As more music hubs and HLOs look to scale whole class brass provision, finding the right trumpet for the job is essential.
It needs to be lightweight, durable, cost-effective, and ready to support students as they progress.
The pTrumpet hyTech does just that.
A step up from entry-level plastic trumpets like pTrumpet and beginner primary instruments like pBuzz and pBugle, pTrumpet hyTech bridges the gap between first sounds and fully-fledged student brass models.
It’s not a replacement for traditional trumpets - it’s the perfect in-between stage for players moving on to premium brass instruments.
Progression Trumpet Designed for Classrooms
hyTech introduces core trumpet techniques while avoiding the common pitfalls of beginner brass instruments.
It uses metal-lined valves for smoother action, a carbon fibre leadpipe for added projection, and comes with a padded gig bag to protect it from the daily school commute.
Edward Maxwell, a trumpet teacher who trialled hyTech across three schools, said:
“The hyTech is responsive, makes an even sound throughout the range, and the metal-lined valves work smoothly. It’s light to hold, but robustly built, making it ideal for small children.”
One of the biggest headaches for music hubs? Maintenance. That’s where hyTech shines:
• Plastic slides that won’t corrode or jam
• Minimal lubrication needed
• Spare parts readily available in the UK
• No lacquer wear, no dented tuning slides, no seized-up valves
Take a listen to professional trumpet player and Grammy-winner David Longoria play hyTech:
When something does go wrong? It’s easy (and affordable) to repair - unlike many cheap brass trumpets. Cheaper brass instruments are also not sustainable, do not stand up to whole-class use in schools, and are not backed up by our unbeatable warranties and ongoing customer support.
Hear It from the Students
Edward’s pupils, from beginners to post–Grade 8, were all positive:
• “It’s easy to blow and easy to hold.”
• “It’s light, plays well and makes a good sound.”
• “It feels the same to play as my brass trumpet but it’s lighter to hold.”
Trumpet for Hubs, Schools, and Teachers
hyTech is already being adopted by forward-thinking music hubs across the UK. With hubs under pressure to make budgets stretch further, it offers the perfect mix of:
• Affordability
• Repairability
• Sustainability
• Student appeal
• Proven progression
It’s the ideal next step after instruments like pBuzz or pTrumpet, and a smart way to prepare students for premium brass models from Yamaha.
hyTech at a Glance:
• The perfect whole class trumpet for Key Stage 2 and 3
• Bridges the gap between early-stage learning and premium student trumpets
• Lighter and tougher than cheap metal models
• Better for the planet - less waste, longer lifespan, and more repairable
• Premium case makes it easy for schools to store, maintain and distribute
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