LocalMusicStores

Saxophone

RecommendedBrands:Yamaha

Musical instruments should be purchased from stores thatspecialize in musical instruments. Although you may seeinstrumentsatwhatseemlikegreatpricesatWalmartoronline,these instruments areusuallyof verypoorquality andarenotlikelytolast,whichwillnotsetyourchildupforsuccess.

If you already have an instrument, take it to the local musicstore to make sure it’s in good working order before bandstarts!

W O R T H I N G T O N B E G I N N I N G B A N D

PrivateTeachersPrivatelessonsareagreatwaytogeta head start on your instrument!Studentswhotakeprivatelessonsgetpersonalized one-on-one attention,and make great progress on theirinstrument. Consider taking privatelessons to supplement the growththatyourchildwillmakeduringband!

RecommendedPrivateSaxophoneTeachers:BrianThomas614-205-9911

5598N.HighSt.GracelandShoppingCenter614-880-1000

6323SawmillRd.TraderJoeShoppingCenter614-792-2100

Formoregreatinfoaboutyourinstrument,likehowtoputittogetherandhowtocleanit,checkoutwww.beginningbandbootcamp.com

WORTHINGTONBEGINNINGBAND

SuppliesYou’llNeed

SilkCleaningSwabUsethistoremovemoistureEVERYtimeyouputyourclarinetaway!

ReedsandaReedGuardWerecommendRicoRoyal(bluebox,notorange!)strength2.5reedsforbeginners.Storereedsinareedguard.Haveatleastfourworkingreedsatalltimes.Aboxof10reedsshouldlastyouawhile.

CorkGreaseCorkgreasehelpsthemouthpieceslideontotheneck.Especiallyimportantwhentheinstrumentisnew.Applywheneveritisdifficulttoassemblytheinstrument.

Pencil Book:MeasuresofSuccessBook1

WireMusicStand

NametagforYourcase

NeckstrapSupportstheinstrument.IpreferNeotech,whichismorecomfortable.