Recommended Gear
Robin's Gear Recommendations
Clarinet, saxophone, and practice gear Robin recommends to students and families.
D'Addario Reserve X10 Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Recommendation
D'Addario Reserve Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece X10
Why Robin Ryon recommends the D'Addario Reserve X10 Bb clarinet mouthpiece as a strong step-up option for developing clarinet students.
Hite Premiere Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Recommendation
Hite Premier Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
A warm, focused, affordable alto saxophone mouthpiece recommendation for beginner students ready for an easier response and better tone.
J&D Hite Premiere Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Recommendation
J&D Hite Premiere Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
Robin Ryon's recommended beginner Bb clarinet mouthpiece for students who need reliable hard rubber quality at a student-friendly price.
K&M Clarinet Stand Recommendation
K&M 15228 Compact In-Bell Clarinet Stand
A recommended portable in-bell clarinet stand for students who need a lightweight, stable, professional-grade stand for practice and rehearsal.
La Tromba Cork Grease Recommendation
La Tromba Cork & Slide Grease
A practical cork grease recommendation for clarinet and saxophone students who need smooth assembly and corks that stay supple longer.
Manhasset Music Stand Recommendation
Manhasset MH5001 Orchestra Music Stand
Why Robin Ryon recommends a professional Manhasset music stand for students who need a reliable stand for focused daily practice.
ReedGeek Universal Classic Reed Tool Recommendation
ReedGeek Universal Classic Reed Tool
Robin Ryon's ReedGeek recommendation for clarinet and saxophone students who want a practical reed tool for better reed response.
Vandoren AL3 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Recommendation
Vandoren SM711 AL3 Optimum Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
Why Robin Ryon recommends the Vandoren SM711 AL3 Optimum alto saxophone mouthpiece as a strong step-up option for middle and high school students.
Vandoren Clarinet Reeds
Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds
Vandoren V12 clarinet reeds have a thicker heel and longer palette for maximum vibration, deep and rich clarinet tone, powerful attack, and extended durability.
Vandoren Traditional Alto Saxophone Reeds Recommendation
Vandoren Traditional Alto Saxophone Reeds
A Vandoren alto saxophone reed recommendation for students who need dependable cane, consistent response, and a stronger saxophone sound.
Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds Recommendation
Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds
Why Robin Ryon recommends Vandoren Traditional Bb clarinet reeds for students who need dependable cane, clear response, and a better clarinet sound.