NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2018                                                                                 
                                                              
                                
Mr. Larry Kitzmiller has joined the Williamson Music 1st lesson studio as a guitar instructor, with experience in private, group and ensemble.  Larry comes from a special place having developed his family into an ensemble that performed in upstate New York at the renewed Woodstock venue. Along with being an instructor, Mr. Kitzmiller has experience as a recording sound engineer, performer and composer.

When you walk into a store to purchase items for you or your child's musical instrument, it can be daunting at times to see how many different varieties of the same item there are to choose from. What makes one product better or worse than its competitor? Why is Brand A more expensive than Brand B? Thankfully, there are a few ways to make sense of which brand to select.

For oils, there are two types that will be discussed...Read More
Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season!
With the holidays upon us, here are some gift ideas for the musicians in your life

 

  • Win-D-Fender
    • Want to enjoy a sunny spring day with your flute or perform at an outdoor event?  Block the wind with the new head-joint guard that allows flutes to be heard even in the most extreme weather conditions.
  • Reeds
    • Reeds are essential to every woodwind instrument.  Is your reed strength needing a change for a better sound?
  • Ukulele
    • Simple, inexpensive way to start a musical journey.
  • Yamaha Silent Brass Pick-up Mute
    • Need to practice while not disturbing others? This mute/pick-up microphone allows brass players to practice silently while still being heard through their headphones
  • Custom/New Mouthpiece
    • Still have your beginner mouthpiece?  Thats like wearing clothes from 6th grade.  You have physically changed to get and improved sound from the same instrument by getting a new mouthpiece.  Try out multiple sizes and brands to see what works.
  • Instrument Stand
    • Protect your instrument by setting it at rest on an instrument stand.  Instruments are constantly damaged by falling out of a bumped chair, or being kicked or stepped on when set on the ground.
  • New Instrument Case
    • Protect your investment while showing your personality.  All colors and different styles.
Upcoming Events:
December 1st:
Helbing Jazz Initiative Masterclass - Joe Henderson
@Plano Location 10am-11:30am

December 1st:
Frisco Strings Sale
@ Frisco Location

December 9th:
The Helbing Jazz Initiative Small Group Program End of Semester Concert

December 16th:
Helbing Jazz Initiative Masterclass Jam Session - @Southlake Location
2pm-3:30pm & 4pm-5:30pm

Tuba Christmas:
Dec. 16th - Allen, TX
Dec. 21st - Ft. Worth, TX
Dec. 22nd - Denton, TX
Dec. 24th - Dallas, TX

January 19th:
String Scene Saturdays
: 
Claire Stefani from Connolly will be in Plano for a Bow Sale

January 26th:
Center Stage Brass: Getting Started! Clinic

February 16th:
String Scene Saturdays: 
Richmond Punch - Jazz Violin - will play and speak 1:30-3:00 @ Plano Location

Helbing Jazz Initiative Small Group Program 
Fall Semester

12 weeks of combo rehearsal, ending with a concert in a cool jazz club!!

The Helbing Jazz Initiative - Small Group Program is now in full swing for its  Fall semester


Teachers/Directors!

Masterclasses and Workshops?

  Add yours to our list of coming events. Contact Becky at Plano.Store@WM1st.com

Need space?

We have space available for your summer camp or workshop.  Contact Mark.Williamson@WM1st.com
Repair Tip of the Month
If a mouthpiece gets stuck in the lead pipe of your instrument, don't use pliers and attempt to remove it yourself. There is a likely chance that you will either destroy your mouthpiece or pull the lead pipe off. Instead bring it to one of our locations; pulling stuck mouthpieces is something we offer free of charge!
Williamson Music 1st
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