Learning Resources: (click on blue)
Dr. Selfridge YouTube Channel - his youtube channel is full of instructional videos that range from beginner techniques to song tutorials. It's helpful to filter the videos by searching for your instrument only
Flashcards for first 6 notes:
Traditions of Excellence Practice Accompaniments
Blank Sheet Music - different templates you can download and print for those that would like to compose their own music.
Or these that already have the clef
Instruments & Supplies:
Do not purchase an instrument from Amazon, Ebay, Craigslist... etc.
If you cannot make it to the local music store and ordering online is your only option, please visit
These are the brands to look for (in order of preference):
Flute - Gemeinhardt, Yamaha, Emerson, Armstrong, Selmer
Clarinet - Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc, Yamaha
Alto Saxophone - Selmer, Leblanc, Conn, Yamaha, Armstrong
Trumpet - Bach, King, Yamaha, Selmer
Trombone - Bach, Conn, King, Yamaha, Selmer