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Presto Instruments

Locality: Willoughby, New South Wales

Phone: +61 414 448 545

Address: PO Box 111 2068 Willoughby, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.prestoinstruments.com.au

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25.01.2022 The Clarinet and all its parts! If you like this diagram you should check out the other information we have on the clarinet and all our other instruments at our website www.prestoinstruments.com.au

25.01.2022 Ahh the Saxophone... The cool kid of the woodwind instruments. At Presto we have the highest quality Alto Saxophones ready for hire. All our instruments are clean, serviced and ready to go. Contact us today or head to our website for more information.

25.01.2022 We are loving Don't Stop The Music it's right up our alley! We see the benefits music has on children everyday and we hope this show influences more people to give it a go! James Morrison what a legend.

25.01.2022 Happy new year from Presto Instruments! #HappyNewYear #2021 #prestoinstruments

24.01.2022 Today we are talking to Professional Flautist Kate Proctor. Kate performs in the Opera and Ballet Orchestra as well as many of Australias major Symphony Orchestras. She completed her Bachelor of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium and also managers to teach in between performing! Thanks Kate! 1. How old were you when you first picked up a flute? I started the flute when I was 8 years old. My older sister learnt it and played in her school band. I loved the sound and begged my... Mum to let me start. 2. Did your parents play any musical instruments? My Mum plays a bit of piano and teaches recorder and percussion ensembles. Dad loves music but doesnt play any instruments himself; though he does fancy himself as a professional kazoo player. 3. What do you love about playing the flute? I love the versatility in tone colour that it can create. The flute parts in orchestral music are always great to play and I like that it is such a portable instrument. 4. Who is your idol? My teachers have always inspired me and I have always looked up to them. My favourite players to listen to are Sharon Bezaly, Emmanuel Pahud and Denis Bouriakov. 5. Favorite piece of music written for the flute? I love all of the J.S. Bach sonatas, actually anything by Bach! There are a huge number of amazing solos by French composers which I enjoy learning and performing. My favourite repertoire to perform are the Shostakovich symphonies- they are so exciting and challenging. 6. Best tip/trick for caring for your instrument? The flute is so fragile and has lots of small parts! Its really important to make sure its put down properly and never left in dangerous places. Regular cleaning and a service once a year should keep a flute in good repair for many years.

24.01.2022 Enjoy this short animation by Dean Heezen with music by the Griffith Hiltz Trio - "Sporty Portia"

23.01.2022 Presto Instruments is excited to announce the launch of their new website! Its been a blast working on the project. Visit our new site and let us know what you think! www.prestoinstruments.com.au

22.01.2022 Our web page goes live! Order your premium pre-Loved instrument from us now! http://prestoinstruments.com.au

22.01.2022 Whether its the sound of the symphonic trombone or the marching band trombone, it is a sound to be reckoned with! The trombone is a deep, soulful and versatile instrument. Its unique slide and powerful sound makes it a great choice for any aspiring musician. Checkout our website for more details www.prestoinstruments.com.au

20.01.2022 Totally addicted to bass! Our next instrument profile is ...... The Bass Guitar! Here is a little animation showing the construction of a bass guitar. Pretty Cool!

20.01.2022 This week we are talking to David Brinsmead Guitar Player! David is a full time musician and teacher. How old were you when you first picked up the bass guitar ? 10 years old... Did your parents play any musical instruments? My mother played Piano What do you love about playing the bass? Everything!! Who is your idol? I have too many ! But to list a couple of players who Ive loved to listen toand have been major influences... Pat Metheny, Kenny Burrell and Bill Frisell in Jazz, Steve Morse in Rock and Slava Gregorian in Classical. Bass players- Jaco Pastorius Charlie Haden. Favorite piece of music written for the bass? Again too many to answer but in Genre..Rock -Confortably Numb Pink Floyd, Jazz- Always and forever Pat Metheny, Classical. Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra. Bass- Donna Lee Jaco Pastorius. Best tip/trick for caring for the bass ? Keep it out of the case and on a stand so that its always ready to be played (but wont fall over and get damaged). Wipe the strings down after you play!

19.01.2022 There are so many benefits to learning a musical instrument and its never too late to start!

19.01.2022 We are loving Dont Stop The Music its right up our alley! We see the benefits music has on children everyday and we hope this show influences more people to give it a go! James Morrison what a legend.

18.01.2022 Time to make a new year's resolution. Learn an instrument! Check out our range of Hire Instruments. #PrestoInstruments #NewYearsResolution #LearnSomethingNew

15.01.2022 We have lots of great information about our instruments on our webpage including cleaning tips and tricks! Check it out www.prestoinstruments.com.au

15.01.2022 Are your fingertips hurting when you are learning the guitar? Try these steps from Fender #PrestoInstruments #Fender #LearningGuitar

14.01.2022 Did you know that Leonardo Da Vinci played the flute! Not only was he an Artist, Scientist and Inventor he was also a fabulous musician! He played many instruments including the flute. Other famous flute players include George Washiongton and Halle Berry!

13.01.2022 We are talking to professional musicians about their instrument of choice! Up first is our Co Founder and professional trumpet player Alex Bieri. Q. How old were you when you first picked up the trumpet? A.I was 9 years old when I first started playing trumpet. We moved schools and they had a band! I was excited to join and wanted to play the bass clarinet.but the band director had other ideas. He was sure I was going to be a trumpet player, and he was right! I...m still playing 30 years later Q. Did your parents play any musical instruments? A. My parents were not musicians and had no experience playing any instruments or even reading music. They were very supportive though. Always encouraging me to practice, driving me to concerts and extra rehearsals. Q. What do you love about playing the trumpet? A.The trumpet is such a versatile instrument. I started out in a concert band and also my local brass band. When I went to high school at the Sydney Conservatorium I was able to play in the school wind band, symphony orchestra and a variety of chamber groups. The trumpet is also one of the most soloistic instruments in an orchestra and also one of the loudest..I love the sound and colours I can create on my trumpet. Q.How is you Trumpet idol A. Im a classical trumpet player to my idols fall mostly within that genre. Hakan Hardenberger, Maurice Andrew, Wynton Marsalis and Arturo Sandoval. Q.Your favorite piece of music written for the trumpet? A. I love great symphonic works. My favourite composers are Gustav Mahler and Igor Stravinsky. One of my favourite pieces to perform is Carmina Burana by Carl Orff. Q. Best tip/trick for caring for your instrument? A. Clean your trumpet regularly. Most people are surprised when they find out that the way you clean your trumpet is by giving it a bath! Do it when you are due to clean your bath...it can leave a huge black ring of gunk on your bath. Yuck! www.prestoinstruments.com.au

13.01.2022 Prestos instrument profile...Keep your eyes open this week we will be posting heaps of fun facts and info all about the TRUMPET! Check out our website for availability and pricing. www.prestoinstruments.com.au

12.01.2022 This video is sooooo mesmerising....So sit back and enjoy the ride! Stay tuned for more Clarinet fun facts and music.

12.01.2022 The most popular Saxophone for beginners is the Alto Saxophone. But did you know its the 3rd smallest Saxophone in the Sax family? There are many types of Saxophone but the most popular are the Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone. The Alto Sax is perfect for kids starting out not only because of its size but it requires less air flow to produce a sound than then larger Saxophones. Which is great when you are a beginner. If you would like more information on the Sax and its availability contact us today www.prestoinstruments.com.au

11.01.2022 We know that playing a musical instrument adds so much to your life BUT did you know it is also good for your health! This is a great article that lets you know the health benefits of playing an instrument! If you are ready to start your musical journey we are here to help! We have quality instruments ready for hire. Our instruments come serviced, clean and ready to go. Plus we are always available for any questions or advice you might need. Contact Presto Instruments today. www.prestoinstruments.com.au

10.01.2022 What an amazing man! #upcycle #musicalinstruments #artfromjunk #prestoinstruments

10.01.2022 Some famous Bass players to get you inspired Paul McCartney, Flea, Carol Kaye, James Jamerson and Sting!!

09.01.2022 Have a listen to this.... by Cannon Birds. Such a great song that really highlights the Bass Guitar. Plus the animation is fantastic... Enjoy

08.01.2022 Hearing a conch shell horn after so long is a wonderful thing #Musician #conchshell #strangemusic #prestoinstruments

08.01.2022 There are so many benefits to learning a musical instrument and it's never too late to start!

07.01.2022 The Alto Saxophone and all its parts....

07.01.2022 A great guide for kids and parents to help decide which wind instrument might be for you! We have a great range of beginner wind instruments available for hire so contact us today if you are ready to start your musical journey.

07.01.2022 Some famous people who are proud to call themselves Clarinet players... First up the one and only Steven Spielberg in his high school band! Followed by Woody Allen and finally can you recognize our third band member??? Its Eva Longoria.

05.01.2022 Presto Instruments is a Sydney based musical instrument hire company founded by musician Alex Bieri and music education specialist Leanne Dellit. Deciding to learn a musical instrument is a big decision! There are many costs associated with learning an instrument. You may not at this stage be sure if your child will stick with it. By hiring an instrument, you are not paying out a large lump sum initially. You are able to hire your instrument through Presto Instruments for a m...inimum rental period of 4 months. You can then rent on a month-by-month basis. As we are a local north shore company, our delivery and customer service is our specialty. Visit our website: https://www.prestoinstruments.com.au

05.01.2022 Coming up next on Presto Instruments we are talking about ..... The Flute! Such a lovely instrument and a very popular one to begin your musical journey. We will have a chat with a professional player and get the inside info on what got her hooked on the flute. Plus a few other fun facts about this delicate instrument. So stay tuned and enjoy this cute little animation about how playing an instrument can give you so much joy!

04.01.2022 When you look at most musical instruments you can track their evolution through the decades to the instrument they are today. This is not the case with the Clarinet. The Clarinet was invented in Germany around 1690 by Johann Christoph Denner and it looks almost identical to the Clarinet we see today! There have been small modifications thanks to modern materials but it remains unchanged. The Clarinet was based on an instrument called the Chalumeau which was like a recorder wi...th a single reed. The Clarinet soon replaced the Chalumeau in orchestras because of its interesting sound and larger musical range. Mozart wrote many pieces for the Clarinet before his death and by the 1800s it was a standard addition to all orchestras. The name Clarinet is based on the Italian word Clarinetto which means little trumpet Contact us today if you would like more information about the Clarinet or if you would like to hire one! www.prestoinstruments.com.au See more

04.01.2022 Rent your musical instrument for 2017 now! Instruments start at $40 per month Instruments are limited so rent while you can! http://musicpartnership.com.au/presto-instruments-hire-form/

03.01.2022 The Saxophone! so much scope in one instrument. A leader a team player and a soloist. All of these are possible when you play the saxophone! Rent before you buy, start your musical journey. Contact us today for more details.

01.01.2022 The Saxophone! We will be talking all things Saxy here at Presto Instruments . To get you in the mood enjoy this short animation!

01.01.2022 We are excited to present our new logo by Bennett Wong from Plain Shapes. Thanks Bennett!

01.01.2022 All the parts a of trumpet in one neat diagram! Just another way we are helping you get to know your instrument

01.01.2022 Famous Saxophone Players... The one and only John Coltrane a King in the Jazz world The most musical of Presidents Bill Clinton The one and only Lisa Simpson Zoot from the Muppet orchestra ... That is some pretty amazing inspiration right there. Contact us or check out our website for more info www.prestoinstruments.com.au