Every so often, I look back at my life and say "I wish I would have…" And sometimes, I see or hear of someone doing something exciting, daring, or extravagant and say "I’d really like to…" What keeps us from doing things we'd really like to do -- like playing a musical instrument?

Ever wonder how many instruments make up a balanced concert band? Why is it that some bands have way too many alto saxophones and only two trombones? Here is a chart listing suggested instrumentation for bands of varying sizes.

A look at the to the various categories, materials used, important parts and optional features that go into a clarinet.  By Scott Sandberg.

An article with tips about Fall String Care.

A look at all of the parts that make up a standard stringed instrument bow.