Part of becoming the best musician you can be is having good resources for equipment, supplies and information.  We recommend that you develop a relationship with a local music store who will be there to provide the necessities for performing.  

Other parts of this page include resources and articles that will be updated from time to time that can provide answers to questions that you may have.

LOCAL MUSIC RETAILERS

ZESWITZ MUSIC  (Reading, PA)
For most of us in the Reading area, Zeswitz has been a mainstay for any accessories, repairs or instruments.  With a rich history of helping musicians in this area, Zeswitz has emerged from a couple of years of business experimentation to be our best local resource in Reading.

LOSER’S MUSIC (Lebanon, PA)
Located in downtown Lebanon, PA, Loser’s is a great resource for any music and accessories that you may need.  They also carry a pretty good selection of instruments.  I have never walked in the front door and not left with some piece of music that I was glad to find.  The staff is very helpful.

DILLON MUSIC (Woodbridge, NJ)
An excellent resource for brass musicians.  Although it may be a bit a drive, I think you find it worth your time.  In addition to listing many of the instruments for sale (mostly professional or upgrades to student level instruments), the site has a very interesting photo gallery and several video clips.

ARTICLE OF THE MONTH

Bathtime for Brass by Philip T. Cansler
(from Conn-Selmer Keynotes Online Magazine)

All brass musicians struggle to maintain a steady level of playing from day to day. We can sound great on one day, and within 24 hours our problems will have returned. There is something you can do …

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