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More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 22
This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Don Stinson.
Dec 21, 2023
Local Spotlight - MattstaGraham
We asked MattstaGraham 5 questions about their experience as musician in Tucson. Here's what they said...
Dec 18, 2023
![How to Book a Show at Splinter Collective in Tucson [Community Space]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_fcf14ca89659434bbea96e2e0cc88e66~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_fcf14ca89659434bbea96e2e0cc88e66~mv2.jpg)
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How to Book a Show at Splinter Collective in Tucson [Community Space]
We asked Jess Rite, Resource Coordinator of Splinter Collective, how to book a show at the space and here's what we learned...
Dec 18, 2023
More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 21
This month's MSFQ tips come from Marcia Neel, Music Achievement Council Education Advisor and Senior Director of Education for Yamaha
Nov 30, 2023
2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Musicians
We know what musicians love. We've curated guides for all types of musicians you might know and be shopping for.
Nov 24, 2023
Teacher Feature - Brad Hayashi
We asked Brad six questions about his life as a musician...
Nov 16, 2023
Teacher Feature - Logan Greene
Logan Greene (he/him/his) is a musician and youth music educator. We asked Logan six questions about his life as a music teacher...
Nov 7, 2023
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4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Oboe [And When to Do It]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 27, 2023
![How to Know When Time to Upgrade Your Tenor Saxophone [4 Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_97595b3af4c14477bddb0f4fb0f72eab~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_97595b3af4c14477bddb0f4fb0f72eab~mv2.png)
![How to Know When Time to Upgrade Your Tenor Saxophone [4 Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_97595b3af4c14477bddb0f4fb0f72eab~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_97595b3af4c14477bddb0f4fb0f72eab~mv2.png)
How to Know When Time to Upgrade Your Tenor Saxophone [4 Signs]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 27, 2023
![When To Upgrade Your Alto Saxophone [4 Ways to Know]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_7bf058560fe84096a4c8b666cbc4d236~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_7bf058560fe84096a4c8b666cbc4d236~mv2.png)
![When To Upgrade Your Alto Saxophone [4 Ways to Know]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_7bf058560fe84096a4c8b666cbc4d236~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_7bf058560fe84096a4c8b666cbc4d236~mv2.png)
When To Upgrade Your Alto Saxophone [4 Ways to Know]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 27, 2023
![When Should You Upgrade Your Clarinet? [4 Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_f986eaf3e0064f3eb5704b9338cd1575~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_f986eaf3e0064f3eb5704b9338cd1575~mv2.png)
![When Should You Upgrade Your Clarinet? [4 Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_f986eaf3e0064f3eb5704b9338cd1575~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_f986eaf3e0064f3eb5704b9338cd1575~mv2.png)
When Should You Upgrade Your Clarinet? [4 Signs]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 27, 2023
![4 Signs You Should You Upgrade Your Flute [How to Spot Them]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_999a63af2dd0418d858a8a7e55cf6117~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_999a63af2dd0418d858a8a7e55cf6117~mv2.png)
![4 Signs You Should You Upgrade Your Flute [How to Spot Them]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_999a63af2dd0418d858a8a7e55cf6117~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_999a63af2dd0418d858a8a7e55cf6117~mv2.png)
4 Signs You Should You Upgrade Your Flute [How to Spot Them]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 27, 2023
![When Should You Upgrade Your Euphonium [4 Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_ee3c5901608d48d98e0f96cf2aaa9a34~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_ee3c5901608d48d98e0f96cf2aaa9a34~mv2.png)
![When Should You Upgrade Your Euphonium [4 Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_ee3c5901608d48d98e0f96cf2aaa9a34~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_ee3c5901608d48d98e0f96cf2aaa9a34~mv2.png)
When Should You Upgrade Your Euphonium [4 Signs]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 27, 2023
![Why Should You Upgrade Your French Horn [4 Reasons]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_2f2a97bde49a479e91d1baf3fc41a4f4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_2f2a97bde49a479e91d1baf3fc41a4f4~mv2.png)
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Why Should You Upgrade Your French Horn [4 Reasons]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 27, 2023
![4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Trombone [When is it Time?]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_c896076b10324ca7b226c0885aa6f285~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_c896076b10324ca7b226c0885aa6f285~mv2.png)
![4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Trombone [When is it Time?]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_c896076b10324ca7b226c0885aa6f285~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_c896076b10324ca7b226c0885aa6f285~mv2.png)
4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Trombone [When is it Time?]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 26, 2023
More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 20
This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music.
Oct 26, 2023
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4 Signs You Should Upgrade Your Trumpet [How to Tell]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 25, 2023
![How to Tell When to Upgrade Your Upright Bass [4 Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_54378ab7110b42c5b488da2c5df05d93~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_54378ab7110b42c5b488da2c5df05d93~mv2.png)
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How to Tell When to Upgrade Your Upright Bass [4 Signs]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 25, 2023
![4 Reasons You Should Upgrade Your Cello [How to Tell It's Time]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_964806824b8c4dc09c39344f71fc9777~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_964806824b8c4dc09c39344f71fc9777~mv2.png)
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4 Reasons You Should Upgrade Your Cello [How to Tell It's Time]
It can be hard to know when to upgrade, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 25, 2023
![4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Viola [Spot the Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_98ea8c1dcbcd4cc3be6e796afe4ef829~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_98ea8c1dcbcd4cc3be6e796afe4ef829~mv2.png)
![4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Viola [Spot the Signs]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_98ea8c1dcbcd4cc3be6e796afe4ef829~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_98ea8c1dcbcd4cc3be6e796afe4ef829~mv2.png)
4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Viola [Spot the Signs]
It can be hard to know when the right time to upgrade is, but there are many clear signs that it might be the right time to take the leap.
Oct 25, 2023