The Jupiter JFL710A Flute: The Perfect Choice for Beginner Musicians

Looking for the perfect flute for beginners? The Jupiter JFL710A Flute offers a great balance of quality, affordability, and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for young students, adult learners, and school band programs. Discover how this reliable instrument helps beginners develop proper technique and a strong musical foundation.

29 July 2025

The Buffet B12 Is Back – the Clarinet That Changed Everything

For over 30 years, the Buffet B12 has been one of the world’s most trusted student clarinets. Introduced by Buffet Crampon to fill the need for a high-quality yet affordable instrument, the B12 quickly became a favourite in school bands, community ensembles and teaching studios worldwide. Though officially retired in 2016 and replaced by the […]

21 July 2025

ZO Next Generation Instruments: The Perfect Start for Young Musicians

Are you looking for an affordable, high-quality instrument for your young musician? Meet the ZO Next Generation Instruments: the perfect introduction to music-making! These lightweight, durable, and easy-to-play instruments offer young beginners an accessible way to explore the world of music without breaking the bank. They also make for great travel companions for musicians who […]

15 November 2024

A Sound Investment: Why Yearly Musical Instrument Servicing Matters

Music is more than a pastime; it’s an art form, a language, and a passion. Whether you’re a student, an amateur musician, or a seasoned pro, your musical instrument is your trusted companion on this journey. To ensure it keeps working beautifully year after year, yearly servicing is a must. At Leisure Coast Wind & […]

10 October 2023

6 Interesting Facts About Rossini, The Leap Year Composer

Rossini. The name alone evokes a sense of excitement in me. His William Tell Overture is one of those pieces that stuck by me from the first moment I heard it, now well over 30 years ago. I’ve played his music, listened to his music, arranged his music, conducted his music and visited his grave. […]

29 February 2020

20+ important points you should consider before purchasing a musical instrument online

It is coming up to that time of year where you might start thinking of purchasing a musical instrument as

1 November 2019

Reblog: “Dear Hobbyists, Please Stop Misinforming People and Wasting Their Time“

A while ago, a beautiful horn came into the workshop. The owner, proud as punch, announced that

17 September 2019

The cost of servicing your musical instrument

Here at Leisure Coast Wind & Brass, we always strive to keep our prices as reasonable as possible, but fact is that servicing a musical instrument is not a cheap endeavour. To give you a better understanding of the world of musical instrument repair, which is often a bit mysterious, I would like to take you on a […]

24 May 2018