LJ Hutchen, Fine Band Instruments

Superior Quality - Affordable Price

TESTIMONIALS

“Being the director of the finest young musicians in the New York metropolitan area,
I am very discriminating when it comes to the instruments I recommend. The LJ Hutchen woodwind and brass models are a welcomed sight in my orchestral sections.

Their intonation and sonority help elevate the overall sound of my ensemble. I highly recommend the LJ Hutchen line of instruments for serious, young students.”

Dr. Jeff Liang, Music Educator / Trombonist, Conductor of Chinese Youth Orchestra of New York, Featured trombone soloist at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center

“The LJ Hutchen drum was designed with affordability in mind for the student, but with the craftsmanship that one would expect from a more expensive instrument. I am very impressed with this instrument and highly recommend it. No student-level drum comes close to the quality that is found in the LJ Hutchen drum.”

Chris Gray, Music Educator / Percussionist, MM Eastman School of Music '95, Band Director Our Lady of Fatima School, Jackson Heights (Queens), NY

"The LJ Hutchen trumpet is an excellent instrument with a quick response, beautiful tonal quality, superb intonation and great valves.”

Ilya Shteynman, Trumpeter, Member of Luciano Pavarotti Tour Orchestra, Principal Trumpet with Spoleto Festival Symphony Orchestra, Member of American Symphony Orchestra

"The quality to price ratio is exceptional. I believe these may be some of the finest student instruments on the market today. The snare drum is by far, the top student snare drum kit I have ever seen. It is strong, well made, and the size of the piccolo snare is ideal for young students."

Joe Abbatantuono, Music Educator / Percussionist, having played with Tommy & CJ Ramone, Donny McCaslin, Ted Nash, The Bjorkestra, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jerry Jemmott, Travis Sullivan, and Jessica Simpson. He has given clinics & master classes at colleges and schools all over the northeast for the past 10 years.

“LJ Hutchen instruments give students a quality start and parents an affordable price.”

Nate Tritto, Music Educator, Director of South Florida Honor Band

"Many of my students have been playing LJ Hutchen instruments for the past 3 years. The combination of quality and price is unmatched. Fellow band directors have commented on the high grade materials used to construct LJ Hutchen instruments.”

Jeff Walling, Music Educator, Director of Western New York Catholic School Honor Band

“The LJ Hutchen Snare kit is ideal for young musicians. Its compact size and weight make it possible for the student to bring back and forth to school. It produces a tight crisp sound that adds to the overall quality of my elementary school bands. Also, I could not be happier with the quality of rest of the Hutchen line.”

Lou Varuzzo, Educational Administrator / Music Educator / Percussionist, Director of Lower Hudson Valley Honor Band, Featured soloist in Hudson Valley Symphony

“Finally somebody has created a great instrument for all of my students. Whether they play woodwind, brass or percussion, I know my band members can rely on LJ Hutchen to help them achieve an excellent sound.”

Dominick Cuccia, Music Educator / Percussionist

“As the Director of The Band Bus, it is my responsibility to provide quality instrument education to the approximately 800 students I serve in the Central New York region.
Unlike other vendors, I sell instruments to the students I teach. To endorse sub-standard products would be to shoot myself in the foot. We have started our 2nd year with the LJ Hutchen line. My customers, faculty, and repair technicians could not be happier.

Aside from normal adjustments, the instruments are trouble-free. As a result of their durability and quality, I have phased a portion of them into my rental fleet. LJ Hutchen is a pleasure to deal with. It is without reservation that I endorse this product. Finally, quality is available at a reasonable price.”

John Rohde, Music Educator / Reed Player / President and Founder, The Band Bus

“LJ Hutchen has finally satisfied the call for sturdy student band instruments that look and sound great. The superior workmanship and reasonable price make an LJ Hutchen instrument the clear choice over the alternatives. Beginner and advanced students sound better and progress quicker.

My favorite feature, unique to LJ Hutchen, is the clever design of the keys. The thoughtful placement and size of the keys make them reachable by hands of any size. Notes that students struggle with on other instruments are played effortlessly on LJ Hutchen horns.”

Jay Friedman, Educational Administrator / Music Educator / Trumpeter, Jazz trumpet soloist in the Jazz All-Stars, Director of the New York City Honor Band since 1986

“The entire LJ Hutchen line is great. This is evident in their fit, finish, and intonation. I am especially pleased with the LJ Hutchen flute and saxophone. The prices are incredible and I would recommend these instruments to my students.

Finally, the Hutchen drum kit is the first reasonably priced snare that sounds like a drum rather than a toy. Its piccolo size make's it a natural for younger students.”

Bill Straub, Music Educator / Reed Player, Currently performing at The Blue Note and Birdland in N.Y.C., Recording artist with N.P.R., Sideman with Frankie Avalon, Nelson Riddle Jr., & Dave Brubeck, Instrumental Band Director since 1990