Yamaha NEO is the new name for Yamaha's brand new range of brass band instruments. All new instruments are being developed with the World's top brass band instrumentalists.

On the 27th June 2010 Yamaha Trombone artist, Douglas Yeo visited Kirkham Grammar School to present a masterclass and perform with the Freckleton Band and the Natural State Brass Band.

On the 12th July 2010, Yamaha Trumpet Artist, Bobby Shew, will be taking to the stage with the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra.

The acclaimed models YFL-A421 and YFL-B441 have been refined. Both models feature an improved headjoint for clearer response, resonance and richer tone. Besides that the bass flute facilitates an increased volume especially in the low range. The ...

Yamaha's official online store, Yamaha MusicSoft, now offers users the option of paying for all products in Great British pounds (£), euros (€) or US dollars ($). An easy to use drop down menu at the top of the screen gives all us...

Continuing to expand on the Tyros3 with Premium Packs and Voices, Yamaha has released new Pan Flute Voices to give Tyros3 users even more options for expression and performance. The new Voices are available for download now at Yamaha Musi...

The creative potential of the Tyros3 is greater than ever before. Tyros3 owners can now enhance their instrument's capabilities with new Premium Packs & Voices, available for download from

Yamaha continues to expand its already significant support for music education and up-coming talent through a series of scholarship programmes and performance opportunities that now support some of the finest musical talent from the UK'...

This years Musikmesse saw the long awaited launched of the new YSL891Z Jazz Trombone. A new addition to the already well recognised Z Custom series of Jazz instruments, the YSL891Z has a number of new features to suit all players.

Feis Ceoil is an annual music festival that has taken place in Ireland since 1896. Promoting excellence in the learning and performance of music across all ages, levels and disciplines this year's Feis Ceoil saw the introduction of the Yamaha Br...

On Monday 6 April 2009, Yamaha opened the new European atelier at its new home in Hamburg. For the last 25 years, European research and development activities have been taking place in Frankfurt where Yamaha's top technicians have been work...

With increasing concern worldwide about possible damage to the environment due to large accumulations of lead in discarded products, Yamaha has reached an ecological milestone to become the world's first major musical instrument manufacture...

The Music Industries Association (MIA) have produced a free book offering a wealth of advice on the benefits of playing a musical instrument as well as quality advice on buying one. Covering all ...

Are you looking for a new sax? Do you need some helpful, in-depth information before trying? Or do you just want to know about exciting events, stirring artist interviews and up to date information about Yamaha saxophones? If the answer i...

On the 28th February, some of Yamaha's top trumpet artists came together for the Yamaha Trumpet All Stars event at Kampnagel, Hamburg. A mix of both classical and jazz musicians, there was an eclectic mix of great music in a stunning venue...

Three students have achieved professional recognition as the best young Brass and Woodwind talents in the UK after winning the finals of the 'Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship Awards' held at the Adrian Boult Hall in Birming...

On the Thursday 5th February 2009, the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe will be holding their annual scholarship finals at the Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire. Entry to this exciting event is free to everyone so make sur...

Yamaha's innovative partnership with Chelsea's award winning 606 Club continues on Thursday 15th January with a not to be missed evening featuring multi-award winning Pianist John Taylor with a very special guest appearance by Diana.

A capacity audience at London's award-winning 606 Jazz Club were treated to an evening of outstanding live performances from the UK's hottest new Jazz talents, to celebrate the launch of 'THE YAMAHA NEW JAZZ SESSIONS' CD, cover mounted on the Chr...

Following a record number of entries, ten students representing some of the UK's leading conservatoires have been chosen to perform at the finals of the annual Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship awards to be held at the Adrian Boult ...

'Sax at the Six': a Celebration of the Saxophone' with a hands-on twist, opened the acclaimed Yamaha Jazz Season at Chelsea's award-winning 606 club in October.

For a number of years Yamaha have offered a wide range of musical services and support via the Internet. This includes Yamaha's unique Internet Direct Connection and Digital Music Notebook. These features offer a wide range of software opt...

Yamaha recently was proud to help The Teenage Cancer Trust in providing instruments for a Music Workshop at the annual TCT conference in Sherwood Forrest Nottingham.

Yamaha's YTR8335 Xeno series Trumpet was named 'best brass instrument' at the annual MIA (Music Industries Association) Music Awards held recently in London where Yamaha products, service and music learning initiatives scooped a total of four c...

In 1990 the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe was set up to assist talented young musicians, throughout Europe, with the cost of musical education at Conservatoire and University level. The scholarships are made available to different discipl...

On the 29th October 2008, Yamaha and the 606 club will be presenting, a night devoted solely to the saxophone. Between 6.30pm and 7.30pm, sax players will have the opportunity to bring along their mouthpieces and try out the biggest and most varied...

The Yamaha Silent Brass System gives you the flexibility you need to practice anywhere, at any time. This innovative system offers players the ability to practice in almost any environment without disturbing others and is the must have accessory...

Over the coming months the world of brass band competitions reaches its climax with a number of fantastic championships. Alongside of the chance to see some of the best brass bands in the country, you will also have the opportunity to see a...

The latest addition to the flagship Custom EX Saxophone range is the new YSS875EXHG, the first Yamaha soprano sax incorporating a high G key. Designed in collaboration with World class Saxophonists such as Jean-Yves Formeau and Nobuya Sugawa, t...

Introducing Yamaha design concepts, philosophy and messages from our in house designers.

Following a recently held series of in-depth evaluations with YMUK's Technical Manager Stephen Adcock, Nigel Hitchcock became the latest convert to the Yamaha Custom saxophone. Nigel is now playing gold plated 82Z alto & tenor and 875EX soprano.

On Saturday 3 May 2008, some 40 trombone players along with their families and friends, gathered at Leicester Grammar School for the first Don Lusher Memorial Prize competition.

Music teachers: become a Yamaha Education Friend member! A central part of Yamaha's long term vision is to broaden and increase access to learning music. One way we can do this is to support professionals working in music education, which we ...

The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, will offer anything you need to help your business have its best year yet: All the latest musical instruments and-products from around the world, professional training from industry experts and the inspiration a...

This November, world renowned saxophonist George Shelby is visiting the UK for a series of live gigs and exclusive Yamaha sax clinics.

Stockport Music Service (SMS), part of the local council's education service, has long believed that performing in an ensemble is an essential part of learning to play a musical instrument.

More than 50 players have taken part in a saxophone day with saxophonist Richard Ingham, a Yamaha artist.

Last year, Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) was awarded enhanced funding of £4.5m over the next five years to establish a Centre for Excellence in Teaching...

In the last issue of YES magazine, my colleague at the Associated Board, Nigel Scaife, wrote about our new interactive website SoundJunction, which allows visitors to listen to explore, discover and create music through th...

Changing Tunes - a one-day event held in Birmingham on 11 July and organised jointly by the Music Education Council (MEC) and Music for Youth (MFY) in partnership with the Music Manifesto - attracted more th...