July 27, 2015
Flute Rental Guide For most students, a rented instrument is the way to go when starting out in band. Renting is more affordable than purchasing, and it comes with some perks that can make a big difference in the learning process for a new flutist. The following guide contains all the information you need to […]
July 26, 2015
Saxophone Rental Guide Whether you’re a beginning saxophonist or mature musician who isn’t sure they have the time to fully dedicate to the saxophone, it’s a good idea to rent when starting out with a new instrument. Renting provides the perfect introduction to the saxophone, and it allows younger players (and their parents) the chance […]
July 24, 2015
Clarinet Rental Guide When a young musician first joins a band program, renting an instrument is almost always the most economical option for parents. Not only does a good rental program come with a variety of benefits and perks, it also takes away the obstacle of a big up-front payment, and renting can make it […]
July 9, 2015
The Business of Teaching Music By Eric Klodt Over the past fifteen years, as a full time music instructor, I have observed many amazing music professionals who are great teachers and players, but struggle to maintain a full studio. I believe some fundamental business practices are what these teachers display an opportunity to improve on. […]
July 7, 2015
Transitioning to Classical Guitar by William Fitzhugh I have been teaching guitar for far longer than most of my students have been alive, and as I’m sure will be no surprise, most of my students want to learn rock or country. For most students, teaching the chord shapes, reading, theory, etc. is satisfying and enough […]
June 27, 2015
Artist Interview: Casey Cooper Casey is the first artist signed to Pearl’s artist roster based on his internet success along with his playing ability. Casey has over 674,000 followers to his Youtube channel and averages over 2.5 million views each month. Casey attends Georgia State University where he plays drum set with the marching band. […]
June 23, 2015
Artist Interview: Jason Hartless (Motely Crue, God Smack, Seether, Rev Theory) By the age of 14, Jason had already toured or performed with the likes of Motely Crue, God Smack, Seether and Rev Theory, just to name a few. To say that Jason was a child prodigy is an understatement. He recently wrapped up a series […]
June 19, 2015
Artist Interview: Will Hunt (Black Label Society, Evanescence, Dark New Day) Born in Gainesville, Florida, Will cut his teeth touring through the south; an experience that launched a career with some of the biggest names in Alternative Metal performing stadium tours world-wide. Question: What was your first drum set? My first kit was something unknown […]
June 16, 2015
Artist Interview: Mike Reid (Justin Timberlake, Rihanna) Mike is a native of Baltimore, MD where he began playing drums in church at a very early age and he began his professional career at 16. The world truly has become Mike’s stage performing with Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and a who’s who of the Billboard […]
June 11, 2015
Artist Interview: Derek Wolfford (Marketing Manager of Integrated Media, Pearl) Derek Wolfford has been professionally involved in the performance and business side of drumming. Over the last 19 years, he has also sustained a career in the music manufacturing industry with the leader in drums and percussion, Pearl Corporation. He is presently the Marketing Manager […]
