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October 2020
Stringed Instruments
Violins for Education

Violins for Education

  • Nick Walker
  • 4 months ago
  • 744

Strings for Starting It is no myth that the younger you can start learning a musical instrument the better. And the Violin is no exception. I’m not saying that you can’t learn a musical instrument in your 90’s… in fact I positively. Continue reading

Why is the Flute the Best Instrument to Learn?
Woodwind

Why is the Flute the Best Instrument to Learn?

  • Nick Walker
  • 4 months ago
  • 1,460

“Why do all the other woodwind instrument players envy flutes”? Because they’re the only wind instrument to win the Nobel prize! He he!. Continue reading

School Music Instruments | Save with A-Star
Buying GuidesDrums & Percussion

School Music Instruments | Save with A-Star

  • Lucy Benstead
  • 4 months ago
  • 807

Being one of the UK's leading distribution facilities for school music instruments into the education sector, we understand the importance of. Continue reading

Here’s How Music Can Help Children With Autism | Guest Post
Customer Stories

Here’s How Music Can Help Children With Autism | Guest Post

  • Kay Green
  • 4 months ago
  • 432

The number of UK school children that have been diagnosed with autism has steadily risen over the past nine years. According to the National Council. Continue reading

What is the Best Instrument to Learn?
Buying Guides

What is the Best Instrument to Learn?

  • Lucy Benstead
  • 4 months ago
  • 1,389

So, you've decided that the musical path is the right one for you, but you're not sure how to start? First things first; what is the best instrument. Continue reading

Why is the Cornet the Best Instrument to Learn?
Brass

Why is the Cornet the Best Instrument to Learn?

  • Nick Walker
  • 4 months ago
  • 535

Legal disclaimer; “All opinions are my own… and therefore possibly correct”!! We all have a love for music; either performing, wanting to. Continue reading

Why is the Trombone the Best Instrument to Learn?
Brass

Why is the Trombone the Best Instrument to Learn?

  • Nick Walker
  • 4 months ago
  • 989

Do you really need to ask??  Have you not heard the power & intensity of the worlds finest?? So let me tell you the honest answer to why I. Continue reading

Why is the Trumpet the Best Instrument to Learn?
Brass

Why is the Trumpet the Best Instrument to Learn?

  • Nick Walker
  • 4 months ago
  • 843

It might be... but please don’t make me sit in front of them!  Legal disclaimer; “All opinions are my own….but as a trombonist…... Continue reading

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