Whether you’re joining your school band for the first time or you’re a seasoned professional, most musicians who get traditional braces have the same question: “Will I still be able to play my instrument with braces?” Because braces make some major changes to your mouth, it might seem like playing a wind instrument is out of the question. Luckily, that’s not true! It’s definitely still possible to play musical instruments with braces, but you may have to go through a brief adjustment period. Here are some tips that can help!
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