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Everything You Need to Know About Drum Sticks & Mallets

Tips for Playing Percussion

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a percussionist is that you can develop a core set of techniques and apply your skillset to a wide array of different instruments. Unlike a violinist or trumpet player who is only expected to play one instrument, a percussionist in an orchestra or symphony is expected to […]

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Percussion Learning Kit Rentals

Percussion Rentals

Renting a Percussion Kit There’s more to a drummer’s role than simply keeping time – in fact, school band percussionists may play any number of instruments, from triangles and tambourines to timpanis and xylophones. Typically, a percussion kit features a tunable drum practice pad or shallow drum, snare sticks and bell mallets, a 2-octave aluminum […]

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Celebrating Jazz: How the Saxophone Became a Jazz Staple

Credit: Jeremiah True, St. Louis Music, P. Mauriat Brand Manager Jazz is widely considered by many to be the most diverse form of music on planet earth. From 19th century “Delta Style” blues to Traditional New Orleans “riverboat jazz,” from Coltrane to Kenny G, solo piano to modern jazz orchestra, Chick Corea’s Elektric Band to […]

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The First-Time Parents Guide To Band & Orchestra

The First-Time Parent’s Guide To Band & Orchestra

Every year, millions of kids are introduced to music for the first time through their school’s band program. For many parents, this is their first experience with band and orchestra, too. The experience doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you’re a first-time band parent, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll get you up to […]

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How to Get Your Child Excited to Play an Instrument

New Musician Must-Haves: Essential Accessories for Your Instrument

If you’re the parent of a budding musician, or a budding musician yourself, you’ll need to keep their instrument in tip-top shape. We’ll break down some essential band accessories your child will need. If your band director has provided us with their preferred items, just look up their school supply list, find their instrument, and head […]

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Common Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Instrument

As a musician, one of the most important lessons that you must learn is that proper care and maintenance of your instrument will help you maintain consistent sound quality and save money in the long run. Many young musicians spend less time playing their instruments during the summer, which means they don’t perform the regular […]

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Celebrating the Music of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is one of the world’s most fun and fascinating parties, and the celebration wouldn’t be possible without music. This is an event so intimately connected with music that the mere mention of it conjures sounds of joyful brass bands and jubilant jazz music for most people. Today, we’re honoring one of the most […]

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Under $50: The Best Gifts for Musicians 2020

Lots of people in our lives are hard to buy gifts for, whether it’s a reserved co-worker or a teenager who’s just started to explore their interests. Luckily, musicians are incredibly easy to shop for, and you don’t have to dig deep into your wallet to make them happy. In fact, for under $50, there […]

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Treat Yo’Self (In Case You Didn’t Get What You Wanted This Christmas)

Once the gift-giving season begins, we all eagerly make our holiday wish lists and fill them with our most sought-after toys and gadgets. But it’s not always that we get everything we wanted and sometimes, we simply get the wrong things. In case you didn’t quite get what you wanted this Christmas, we’ve compiled a […]

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Sounds of the Season: Popular Instruments Used in Christmas Music

It’s that time of year! You’ve ordered the turkey, got the decorations up and all the presents are wrapped and ready under the tree. Now you’re ready to sort out the all important Christmas music. Did you know, some of your favorite songs incorporate some interesting instruments! Check out this list of some common and […]

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