Aside from the simple joy of making music, there are very good reasons as to why learning a musical instrument is advantageous in the education of children, teens and even older (!) people. Bigger Better Brains, founded by Dr Anita Collins, provides resources for music educators as well...

Jam packed with information about choosing musical instruments, developing practice programs, and the benefits of learning music. Download a copy below and learn something new! O​T​A​G​S​ ​2​0​1​9​ ​-​ ​E​d​u​c​a​t​i​o​n​ ​G​u​i​d​e​.​p​d​f

Want to try a different reed but not sure what strength? Check out the charts below in the Related Documents section!

General advice on maintaining your instrument in between services: ALL wind instruments need some attention from time to time, so regular servicing is a great idea. About once a year is normal for a general service, this should include adjustments and lubrication of all moving parts....

Or, what do all those numbers mean? Cup size: This refers to the profile of the cup. In Bach mouthpieces, the cup design is referred to by a letter (eg C). The cup depth is designated by a number (eg 7).  A larger number will give a “shallower” cup, and a...