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Welcome Richie Hawley!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Tori Okwabi

We are excited to announce our collaboration with Buffet-Crampon artist and Rice University's Richie Hawley! Richie is currently the Professor of Clarinet at the Shepherd School of Music in Houston, TX. He is a highly sought after performer and teacher Read More...

Oboe Masterclass Led By Peter Cooper - Videos

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jeff Marshak

Back in September, we were very fortunate to host Colorado Symphony Principal Oboist and Marigaux Artist Peter Cooper for a masterclass event. We had 5 amazing student participants, instruments and accessories, and a day full of oboe. Here are a Read More...

Crack Repair

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Jeff Marshak

Ever wonder what goes into the crack repair process on your oboe or clarinet? Take a look! Eric, our head repair tech, takes you through the process of repairing a crack. https://youtu.be/j8XC6g7Mu6s Read More...

MMI Exclusive Sharpening Steels

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Jeff Marshak

Now in stock and ready to ship, the Dual-sided sharpening steels for reed knives have returned! After a long hiatus, we began working with a new manufacturer approximately 8 months ago and have finally created a product which is of Read More...

Instrument Cases - Is Yours Damaging Your Instrument?

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Jessica Nelson

As many players know, our instruments travel just as much as we do. Our instruments spend quite a bit of time being removed from and placed into their cases. If you're investing in your instrument, be sure to invest in Read More...

From the Pros - Nathan Hughes, Principal Oboe Metropolitan Opera, Faculty The Juilliard School

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Jeff Marshak

Midwest Musical Imports has always held close relationships with many prominent solo and orchestral players throughout the world. Whether they're trying instruments, hand-selecting instruments for sale, purchasing accessories, or just stopping in for a visit we are always pleased to Read More...

Introducing the Selmer Présence Clarinets

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Brandon

We have two brand new Bb Selmer Presence clarinets by SeleS in stock and ready to go out on trial. Selmer has finally manufactured a great professional clarinet at a more affordable price so contact Brandon at [email protected] or 1(800)926-5587 if Read More...

The Fox 680 Bassoon

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Trent Jacobs

Fox's latest professional model combines the best features of the thick and thin walled short bore bassoons! The lightness and ease of the tenor register of the thin-wall 201 with the body and power of the thick-wall 660. Acoustically this Read More...

Choosing the Right Instrument

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Trent Jacobs

The staff at Midwest Musical Imports has extensive experience performing and teaching on our respective instruments, in addition to the sales we do every day. We want you to make an informed decision and purchase an instrument that will serve Read More...

Introducing the Lorée-Cabart Oboe & English Horn

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Jeff Marshak

We're pleased to offer the Lorée-Cabart instruments here at Midwest Musical Imports - Including both the Cabart Oboe and the new English horn! Looking for your first English horn on a budget then we highly recommend the Lorée-Cabart. A mostly Read More...

Extending the Life of Your Bassoon Reed

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Trent Jacobs

Bassoon reeds are expensive, either in terms of cost of buying a hand-made reed or in your own time for making your own. If you buy hand made reeds you are paying for not just the raw materials, but the Read More...

Oboe Summer Goals

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Steven

Not going to a festival or studying privately, but want to up your musical game between the summer months? What can you do on your own to improve your playing? Grab a tuner, metronome, and one of these methods! Challenge Read More...

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