Marko Kmet

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Etude, Maestro, Oboe, Review

Hello Ton! I just thought it would be nice to drop you a line to tell you that we have received and started using the thumb rests you had sent. It really has proved to be an outstanding device! My son’s teacher is very much impressed and she said that his right...

Murray Middleman

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Etude, Review

I started to enjoy the freedom in my right hand, and even noticed that my tone was improving, and opening up, in a lovely way. And the best thing of all was that I was able to finally concentrate on making music and improving my abilities, as my fingers in my right...

Caryn

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Etude, Review

I was so excited to get to your package today, much sooner than I had expected. The smaller Etude fit the slide I already had on my clarinet, so I tried it right away. It’s terrific! It’s comfortable and, even better, I can hear a marked improvement in my...

Marian

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Etude, Review

Dear Ton, your parcel arrived today. Thank you so much for all your help and for sending the red attachment to the thumb rest. I had the Etude 3 fitted by Howarths of London on the ELODY RECORDER and it feels very good I’m able to play again with my performance exam...

David

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Etude, Review

I have used a Kooiman thumb rest that I got for $30 from Forrests for several years now, and I can recommend it highly. What a relief over the original. I even tried a “Dutch Thumb Rest” that was a complete waste of money because it was hardly any better....

Sally

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Etude, Review

I tried a neck strap, I tried a floor peg, I tried just resting my english horn on my crossed legs, but no matter what I did I had pain in my thumb joint, wrist , and sometimes my whole right arm. Then I tried the Kooiman adjustable thumb rest-magic! I am now,...