A music stand is a must-have item for every student musician. The use of a music stand promotes good posture, a critical component to effective practice sessions. Your child’s school band director or private teacher will certainly expect and encourage every student to own their own music stand. There are numerous varieties to choose from, […]
The internet has provided an amazing venue to showcase a product. We can see pictures of a product, we can look at videos of a product, we can listen to sound samples of a product. Instrument reviews, however, are not as effective. We are often asked why we don’t have videos of instruments being played […]
Tru Tuner is one of the latest additions to Hyson Music’s inventory. This is a fantastic new approach to drum tuning that players and music educators will surely love! Check out the product and some related videos by clicking HERE. Tru Tuner is an innovative new product that can save you tons of tuning time […]
The Trumpet Student Basics The Trumpet: Of course, it makes sense that the most important item in a trumpet student’s arsenal of gear is the trumpet itself! There’s a wide array of options to choose from, and if you are not an experienced musician or music educator yourself, it can certainly be daunting to choose. […]
If you are thinking about buying a professional instrument, now is a great time to make your move. Through June 30th, 2013, Yamaha—one of the most reputable and popular brands of musical instruments—is running a special promotion. Yamaha’s “Graduate to Yamaha” promotion provides buyers of select professional instrument models with a $100 mail-in rebate and […]
The majority of students begin playing in their school band in the 3rd-5th grade. At that time, most parents will opt to either rent an instrument or buy an affordable student model. Many will rent for a year, and then buy a student horn. Generally speaking, a standard or student level instrument (if it is […]
As a school band director, teaching beginner players, I am constantly asked by parents what items their children really need to get started. There are a few key recommendations that I make, regardless of what instrument their child plays. First, they need a reliable instrument (we’ll talk about that in another blog, another day). Second, […]
Forget about cleaning out your closets and cupboards – your trumpet might be where the real attention is needed this springtime! If you can’t remember the last time you gave your instrument a good and thorough cleaning, chances are that it’s time for some TLC for your trumpet. Yamaha is a trusted brand, and they […]
For more than a decade, I have lived in an apartment. As a trumpet player, this presents some challenges as to my practice routine. I don’t want to be the obnoxious neighbor who is constantly driving everyone in the building crazy by playing my trumpet at all hours of the day. But I also don’t […]
Intonation – Good vs Bad, Hype vs. Reality Intonation refers to the pitch accuracy of an instrument. In short, does the instrument play each note in tune? When someone says “this note plays a little sharp on this instrument”, or “these three notes play slightly flat”, they are referring to intonation. This post will surely […]