Dave Kessler's Music Blog
Just one guy's view on this crazy industry!

The Saxophone Sound Equation
April 9, 2010

In my job as the Sales Manager for my family music store, I am constantly [...]

Finding Value in the Music Market
March 29, 2010

One of the things that we have always put as a fundamental basis of our [...]

James Galway Spirit Flutes by Conn-Selmer
December 26, 2009

Update October 2014… Unfortunately, Conn-Selmer has discontinued the Spirit Flutes. They were a great product [...]

Avanti Flutes - 2000 Model with C# Trill Shown
Avanti Flutes

Please note that as of January 2013, the Avanti Flutes have been discontinued by Conn-Selmer. [...]

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New Selmer Paris Series III Bari Sax
September 29, 2008

Selmer Paris, the world’s leader in professional saxophones has been teasing the Bari market for [...]

“No Parts Available” – What does that REALLY mean???
June 4, 2008

There is a phrase used in repair shops all around the country. This phrase makes [...]

Bach Strads – New & Improved
March 5, 2008

It seems that in the music industry, there are many products that at one time [...]

“Ribbed” Body Construction for Saxophones – What is it?
January 30, 2008

One of the most common questions that I receive for saxophones is “what does ribbed [...]