Why recommend upgraded instruments and accessories to your students?

Your students work hard all year: practicing at school and at home, rehearsing, performing concerts and getting better at their chosen instrument every day. Wouldn’t it be great to reward them by upgrading them to step up instruments and accessories to help them hone their craft?

Whether you’re able to purchase these high-quality pieces for your music program, or you’re recommending them to parents as possibilities, there are great options that will help your students realize better tone, more responsiveness and generally have an easier time learning and playing more complicated passages.

When shopping for upgraded instruments and accessories, look for higher-quality materials (think wood and metal over plastic), hand-crafted options, additional features (like extra keys) and improved sound, intonation and response.

P. Mauriat Le Bravo 200 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone – this beautiful tenor sax from P. Mauriat is affordable, but offers great professional features. Any advancing saxophonist will be thrilled to play this, with its thick sound that packs a serious punch. Or browse other intermediate alto or step up tenor saxophones. 

Allora ATR-450 Vienna Series Intermediate Bb Trumpet – if you’re looking for an intermediate trumpet, this model from Allora offers amazing features and performance at a friendly price. It features a one-piece yellow brass bell combined with a rose brass standard leadpipe for a centered tone with excellent response. Check out other intermediate trumpets.

Yamaha YSL-446G Intermediate Trombone – this is the perfect step-up trombone for the committed student. See the full selection of intermediate trombones.

JodyJazz HR* Hard Rubber Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 7* - a high-quality saxophone mouthpiece can make a world of difference for an advancing sax player. JodyJazz is known for its hand finished mouthpieces that come in at a reasonable price tag. Browse other sax mouthpieces.

Bach Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece – an upgraded mouthpiece can help an intermediate trumpet player advance their playing significantly. Bach trumpet mouthpieces are favorites of students and professionals worldwide. View the full selection of trumpet mouthpieces.

D'Addario Woodwinds Select Jazz Filed Tenor Saxophone Reeds – advancing students should always be mindful of selecting the right reeds for their instruments. These D’Addario Woodwinds reeds offer unprecedented tone, flexibility and response. Browse all D’Addario reeds.

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Looking for even more great products to help your students step up in style? Browse a collection of hand-picked instruments from our school music experts. If you need help selecting the right musical equipment, want to get a quote or have any other questions, we’re standing by. Call us at 800.346.4448 or you can shop online on the Educator Website at your convenience.