Category: Buyer’s Guides

5 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Guitar Players 2020

‘Tis the season to start thinking about the perfect stocking stuffers for those special musicians in your life. Unfortunately, the task is often more difficult than it sounds. Whether the musicians in your life are drummers, guitarists, or flutists, choosing the perfect stocking stuffers can be difficult- especially if you’re not a musician yourself. No […]

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5 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Violinists 2020

Do you need to finish your shopping in a hurry? Prefer to avoid the chaos of the malls after Thanksgiving? Whether you got invited to a Christmas party at the last minute or prefer to do your holiday shopping from the comfort of your own home, here are some easy, simple, and useful stocking stuffer […]

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5 Cool Gifts To Give Your Music Teacher 2020

Music teachers, for all that they do, are generally under-appreciated. After all, who else will remain patient and supportive while you learn music, stay after school to help you perfect that song, and cheer you on at recitals and competitions? At Music & Arts, we take music teachers seriously. So, whether you learn music during […]

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Best Gifts for Adult Musicians 2020

For spouses, family members, and friends, picking out gifts for the holidays can be a major challenge. To make matters even harder, if the giftee in question is a musician, shopping can be difficult. If you’re not a musical person, buying holiday gifts for someone who is can be an intimidating experience. Luckily, the friendly […]

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Performance Protective Equipment for Your Ensemble

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt many facets of American life, music educators and students alike are just starting to settle into their new normal. No matter your classroom needs, Music & Arts is committed to the health and safety of our customers so you can spend more time focusing on what matters: teaching […]

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How to Prep Your Haunted House: Must-Have Items

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is a special time to let loose and express the creepy side of fall. Your pumpkins are set aglow on your front porch, spider web hangs from every corner and paper ghosts hang from your trees in your yard, but something feels like it’s missing! As you prepare […]

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Piano Lessons vs. Keyboard Lessons: Where Should My Child Start?

If your child has decided to start tickling the ivories, you may be wondering where to begin. Many places offer piano and keyboard lessons and while they have some similarities, there are also some important differences. Many parents assume that piano and keyboard lessons are basically the same and that once you know how to […]

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Four Tips for Choosing the Right Instrument

What Is An Instrument Starter Pack?

When a child takes an interest in music, one concern that parents often have is whether they’ll be able to afford an expensive instrument and music lessons. All parents want to encourage their children to pursue their creative interests, but the fact is that some musical instruments require a significant investment of time and money. […]

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Musical Instrument Insurance: Pros and Cons

Back-to-School Buying Guide for Musicians

Going back to school can be a stressful prospect for students at any age, but for musicians, there’s a lot more to take care of after all the pens, pencils, paper, and other essentials are purchased. If your child is joining the school band or another music program, or even just returning to lessons after […]

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Five Gifts for Dads and Grads Who Love Music

For many, the beginning of the summer months marks a special time for celebrating Dads and graduates. Here at Music & Arts, we want to help you congratulate your grads for what they have accomplished, and also celebrate Father’s Day by thanking Dads for what they do every day. Here are some of our top […]

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