Musical Notes
A Practical Guide to Shires Q-Series Tenor Trombones
A clear guide to Shires Q-Series symphonic tenor trombones, explaining valve types, bell materials, and how each model feels and sounds in real playing situations.
Student vs. Step-Up vs. Professional Instruments: How to Choose the Right Brass or Woodwind
Confused about the difference between student, step-up, and professional band instruments? This guide breaks it down in plain language—helping parents, students, and musicians choose the right brass or woodwind instrument with confidence.
What’s the Difference Between Baritone Horn and Euphonium?
In this article, we’ll examine what Baritone Horns and Euphoniums have in common, as well as what makes each unique.
How to Care for Your Piston Brass Instrument: A Simple Guide for Beginners
General tips on piston brass instrument care, along with detailed instructions and a video showing how to properly clean a trumpet, cornet, or flugelhorn.
What's on My Bench? A 1980s Silver Besson Sovereign Euphonium
A vintage Besson Sovereign Euphonium is restored at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds, with before & after photos and a video of the instrument being played.
What’s on My Bench? A Taylor Freddie Jr. Flugelhorn
A Taylor Freddie Jr. Flugelhorn is refurbished at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds, with before & after photos and a video of the instrument being played.
Sarah Viens with Amanda Marquis at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds
Repair tech Amanda Marquis plays with Sarah Viens, Principal trumpet of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and a Bach Artist.
Piccolo Trumpets: Jupiter 1700R vs Schilke P4
For those of you who wonder about the difference between a 4 piston piccolo trumpet and a 3 piston + rotor, here’s a video demonstrating the bottom range.
Mike Myers and Amanda Marquis Trumpet Duet
Amanda, a repair tech at The Mighty Quinn duets with Mike Myers, a Bach Artist who has been with the Seattle Symphony since 2017.