The Etude Series was developed with the belief that no one should be denied the opportunity to participate in music due to the high cost of an instrument. Since 2006, the Etude band and orchestra instrument series has represented the absolute best value in student instruments and provided an excellent alternative to higher-priced national brands or complicated rental programs.

A French word for study, an etude is an instrumental musical composition, most commonly of considerable difficulty, designed to provide practice material for perfecting a particular technical skill. While these pieces of music are written primarily for practice, the best of them are often performed as well. Etude instruments are much the same; while being designed primarily for the beginning and practicing player, they can be found in the hands of performers as well. All Etude instruments come with essential accessories such as cases, mouthpieces, caps and ligatures.

The Woodwind & Brasswind is proud to offer the Etude Alto Sax, Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet and Trombone. Plus, all Etude items are backed by The Woodwind & Brasswind's 110% Price Guarantee which guarantees you won't find durable and affordable Etude instruments at a lower price anywhere else.