New videos!

It's been a while but we've created three new videos geared toward beginning band students. 
The videos feature Sean Taylor on clarinet and Masatoshi Enomoto on percussion.

Part 1: Putting the clarinet together.

Part 2:  Putting on the reed.

Part 3:  How to hold sticks/mallets.

We'll keep posting videos as we get the opportunity.  Keep checking in!

My Florida Showcase

Here is our feature on a local show "My Florida Showcase."

We do our best to service our customers and bring a variety of music and instrument to the North Florida community. Come in and let us know of different things you'd like to see.

How to oil your valves

Here is our first video post!  

For those who are not sure how, this video discusses how to oil brass instrument valves.  We are using a trumpet here, but this applies to all valved brass instruments.  

There are many brands and varieties of oils out there.  Don't be afraid to experiment to get the best results.  Just remember to clean out the valves so the oils don't react with one another.  Yet, some players will mix oils for their desired results. 

Our first post

Welcome! to the first post on the Hoggtowne Music blog.

The goal of the blog is to give you helpful information on all things musical, either it be selecting the right product, product reviews, repair tips, playing tips, and more. We'll hopefully even have an amusing story for you here and there.

Feel free to let us know of any ideas or questions that you may have. If you don't know who we are, we're in Gainesville, FL.
Find us on the web at hoggtownemusic.com