Buffet E11 vs. Selmer CL201 vs. Buffet E12F vs. Yamaha YCL-450 vs. Yamaha YCL-450N A Guide to Buying a Wood Clarinet at the Intermediate Level In a world where options are plenty, there is much discussion of which products to buy and why. Here at Hyson Music, when buying a wood clarinet we like to make […]
7A vs. 5A vs. 5B vs. 2B vs. SD1 Generals How to Choose Being a percussionist, I have gone through many sticks in my lifetime. I remember prior to taking my first lessons being instructed to purchase a pair of drum sticks in preparation for my first lesson. As in most cases, the teacher gives […]
You are here to learn about the top 5 student trumpets. Your child just came home from school today and said “Mommy, I need to get a trumpet for band!” Along with the statement comes a sheet from the band director with a few ‘preferred’ dealers. To your shock and dismay you find that your […]
There are a multitude of inexpensive trumpets available on the market. There are many brands that have come and gone over the years offering various colors, styles, and models of student trumpets. So which trumpet is the best student trumpet? One brand in particular has been consistent for over fifteen years now, and that is […]
What is the best flute for beginners? With a new year often comes new releases in musical instruments. With new models coming out what seems like everyday, it can be easy to get confused as to which flute would be appropriate to buy for a young student or beginning adult. Hyson Music is happy to […]
Buying a Student Flute – A Guide for Parents and Beginners There are many factors to consider when purchasing a new flute. This guide will provide a brief overview of the most common questions in conjunction with the standard practices of most professional educators. The main considerations when purchasing a student flute are brand, quality, […]
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 […]
What is the Yamaha “Allegro” Line of Instruments? We are often asked about the Yamaha Allegro series of band instruments. These instruments are a unique product line that are not available online. They are intended for students that have outgrown their student model instrument. They feature a 7-year warranty to ensure students are covered through […]
Buying a used band instrument is a great way to get a quality instrument at substantial savings off the price of a new instrument. However, as with buying anything used, there are some important things to consider and look out for when shopping. First and foremost, it is important to purchase an instrument from a […]
Hyson Music Educates Teachers and Parents About New Yamaha Band Instrument Model Lineup Plainview, NY – Yamaha has introduced a new line-up of student band instruments that will be offered through Hyson Music prior to this summer! We’d like to take a few moments to educate parents and educators alike on the new features of […]