Equipment 

For those with a passion for Brass look no further as we have a couple of options you could use. Most Brass instruments should come with the instrument, mouthpiece and case. 

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Looking to buy we recommend heading into London and visiting Phil Parker Ltd

You can also give them a call and order. They supply a full range of instruments from pre loved to brand new for all levels of ability

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Looking to hire we recommend getting in touch with John Packer Hire an instrument – John Packer

They can supply a range of beginner instruments for a reasonable price with the option to buy your hire as well. (Kathlyn has personally used this service and returned after the hire with great ease) 

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For those looking to get Jazzy with some Sax I would always recommend beginners start on Alto Saxophone. This is not compulsory but it is then easier to move to Tenor or Soprano if you so wish. 

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Looking to buy we would suggest a trip to London to try out Saxophones at SAX London - The Ultimate Saxophone Shop. 

They will help you find the perfect Sax  with a range of standards and pre loved to brand new. 

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Looking to hire we recommend getting in touch with John Packer Hire an instrument – John Packer

They can supply a range of beginner instruments for a reasonable price with the option to buy your hire as well. (Kathlyn has personally used this service and returned after the hire with great ease) 

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If Violin or fiddle is your goal then you will need to know that Violins come in a range of sizes. The best you can do when choosing a violin is go a try out the violins and get someone to measure you (Especially children) 

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For buying a violin we recommend Stringers Music | Violins

They are in London and you are able to go in get sized get recommendations and have a huge range of instruments. 

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For hiring a violin we recommend Violin Hire (bridgewoodandneitzert.london)

They have a range of violins to choose from and can help measure for sizing. (Kathlyn actually bought her antique violin from this shop) 

They also have a handy size guide Violin Hire (bridgewoodandneitzert.london)

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If it's a Piano you are looking for we recommend that you buy as hiring is a little trickier. 

We teach piano but if you have a keyboard to begin with that will also work. However keyboard have less keys and non weighted keys so it is very different from a piano. 

You don't need an acoustic piano if it's too big for your home we use an electric stage piano which is very popular. 

A Local shop with a huge range of piano including brand new and pre loved acoustic and electric pianos is Allegro Music - Pianos & Keyboard Specialists Based In Essex

Head in for a chat to the team and they will be sure to sort out your piano needs.  

Each instrument will need certain accessories to make your playing easier. Some shops will include this with your hire or purchase but please do make sure you have them before your first lesson. 

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Brass

Blue Juice Valve Oil Phil Parker Ltd

La Tromba Slide Grease (philparker.co.uk)

Cleaning Materials (philparker.co.uk)

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Saxophone

Rico by D'Addario - Alto Saxophone Reeds - Box of 10

Strength 1.5 for beginners

Neotech Soft Strap – Sax

Cork Grease – Sax

BG A30 - Alto Saxophone Pull Through

HW Pad Saver - Body - Alto Saxophone

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Violin

Hidersine 3V Violin/Viola Rosin (stringersmusic.com)

EZ Violin Shoulder Rest (stringersmusic.com)

Micro Violin Tuner (stringersmusic.com)

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Please remember to bring with you to the lesson, pencil, rubber, sharpener, notebook and a folder or bag for your music to avoid it getting wet or lost.

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At Home we recommend having a music stand and metronome 

Music Stand by Gear4music, Black at Gear4music

Conductor Music Stand by Gear4music at Gear4music

Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black/Red at Gear4music

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