Join us at Frankfurt Musikmesse

Join us at Frankfurt Musikmesse

We’re delighted to share with you the wonderful news that we will be joining hundreds of Europe’s leading brands from all corners of the music industry for Frankfurt Musikmesse.

A message from our Founder

A message from our Founder

Our Founder, Jonathan Hodgetts, has a message for all customers regarding our continuing journey to exceptional quality instruments, and our exciting plans for the future.

Music for Ophicleide

Music for Ophicleide

An integral part of the serpent family, the striking Ophicleide has been a cornerstone offering of some of the world’s most prestigious Orchestras for some 200 years; first invented by...

Best accessories for trumpet players

Best accessories for Trumpet players

As a brass musician, one of the most satisfying things you can do is find yourself the ideal instrument for your needs, but, to ensure you can get the very...

5 surprising Tuba facts

5 surprising Tuba facts

As the largest instrument in the brass family, the Tuba is instantly recognisable both in sound and stature, but how much do you really know about this popular instrument? Here...

News regarding our Michigan premises

News regarding our Michigan premises

You may already be aware that we have made the decision to close our premises in Ferrysburg, Michigan, recently and we wanted to update you on our plans in the...

What cornet should I buy?

What cornet should I buy?

One of the best known instruments of our time, and certainly a favourite with schools and brass bands, the popular Cornet comes in 2 types which - particularly for those...

Care of silver instruments

Care of silver instruments

To help you get the very best out of your silver horn, here are a couple of tips and tricks from our very own Chuck Nickles to help you maintain...

Is French Horn the hardest instrument to play?

Is French Horn the hardest instrument to play?

Widely considered as difficult to play as it is beautiful to hear and to look at, the French Horn is a particularly challenging instrument, but is French Horn the hardest...

Best songs for Tuba

Best songs for Tuba

Originally invented in 1835 to replace the Ophicleide, the Tuba is  the largest, and lowest instrument in the brass family; probably the most instantly recognisable and one of the most popular, too....