August 26, 2015
In musical orchestra and marching bands, the instruments are divided into different groups based on the sound they make and the voice they play in the band. In every marching band and orchestra there are two distinct groups of wind instruments: brass and woodwind. Although the two are similar in some aspects, there are many […]
August 20, 2015
Artist Interview: Gabriel “The Gun” (No Doubt) Haga clic aquí para Español Gabriel The Gun, musician and member of Grammy Award winning group No Doubt, playing with them until 1992, is a Cuban-American trumpeter, Latin percussionist, producer and arranger. He is also a lesson teacher in Music & Arts’ Rancho Cucamonga location. We chatted with him about his […]
August 15, 2015
If your son or daughter has decided they’d like to play a musical instrument in their elementary or middle school band, it’s a fun and educational activity that can last for years to come. But, as with any activity, there are decisions to be made- including how and where to rent a musical instrument. From […]
August 11, 2015
Artist Interview: Kevin Packard (Drum Set Marketing Manager, Pearl) Kevin Packard is the Drum Set Marketing Manager at Pearl and has spent his entire career working for instrument manufacturing companies and developing new products for drummers. Kevin plays with the band Checkpoint Charley. Question: What was your first drum set? An Apollo (made by Pearl,) kit […]
August 8, 2015
Artist Interview: Aaron Ovecka (I, The Breather) Like many professional drummers Aaron’s career began with hours and hours of practice in his parents basement. His hard work is paying off and he is considered one of the top up and coming Metal drummers. Aaron spent the summer of 2014 on the Vans Warped Tour with his […]
August 5, 2015
Artist Interview: Rodney Howard (Gavin Degraw/Avril Lavigne) Question: What was your first drum set? My first drum kit was a used Pearl PowerMate from the 70’s that my dad found at the local music shop. Best Christmas morning ever! I was really lucky because it sounded great even though I wasn’t the best drum tuner back then. […]
August 2, 2015
Artist Interview: Josh Marunde (Pop Evil) Josh is from Constantine, MI and studied Music Industry Management at Farriss State University before he got the bug for performing and touring. As the drummer for Pop Evil he brings his energetic style of performing the thousands of fans the world over. Question: What was your first drum set? […]
August 1, 2015
Viola Rental Guide Learning to play a new instrument is an exciting but uncertain time. Will you enjoy the viola and stick with it, or will you decide it’s not for you and try a different instrument instead? The answer to this question is something you’ll only find out once you give it a shot, […]
July 31, 2015
Cello Rental Guide There are several options when it comes to obtaining an instrument, and when you’re a beginner, the best bet is almost always to rent. That’s because renting gives you the opportunity to sample the cello without a long-term commitment, and it offers some unique perks and advantages that make the first steps […]
July 30, 2015
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 […]
