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Oxnard School District Gets Piano Lab
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015
Haydock Academy, a school in the Oxnard School District, now offers its students the opportunity to learn how to play the piano as one of their electives in a brand new piano lab.“I didn’t know how to play the piano and we learn which notes to use so it could sound exactly like you were singing,” seventh-grader Ashley Gonzales told News Channel 3 KEYT.
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This particular piano lab is the only one of its kind in the Oxnard School District. The principal of Haydock Academy, Eddy Bond, believes the lab is helping the children become better students. -
Study Suggests Engaging in Music Classes May Boost Children’s Literacy
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015
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The journal Frontiers in Psychology published a study on Tuesday, December 17th with research which suggests actively engaging in music classes can help improve literacy in children. Scientists at Northwestern University used electrode wires in this study, along with button sensors to monitor brain responses in students. The authors of the study observed that those youth who actively engaged in music classes “scored higher on literacy tests and exhibited improved language functioning.” -
Music Education Days at the 2015 NAMM Show
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015The NAMM Foundation invites music educators to attend Music Educations Days at the 2015 NAMM Show, January 22-25, 2015 in Anaheim, CA. Now through January 7, badges are $25, and January 7-16, badges are $50. A two-step registration process is required. Step one; RSVP. Step two; within one week you will receive a personal email […] Read More... -
Mapex’s Newly Expanded Accessory Line
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015
Mapex Falcon Series: The MB100 cymbal boom arm sports an Omni-Glide tilter that rotates 360 degrees for unlimited cymbal positioning, and the quick-release wing nut allows for quick and easy setup/teardown. All Mapex cymbal arms feature knurled surfaces to prevent slipping during performance. Mapex SONIClear Tom Holder: The SONIClear Tom Holder employs a low-mass design that preserves vibration in the drum, thus increasing tom resonance and tonal clarity. It also has an Omni-ball arm adjustment for unlimited tom angle options.
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Sound Percussion Labs Kicker Pro
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015SPL’s new Kicker Pro is a student-size 5-piece drum kit that includes tunable drumheads, a full-size chain drive bass drum pedal, and multiple, real poplar wood shells. With an 18″x14″ bass drum, 12″x5″ snare, 8″x5″ tom, 10″x5″ tom, and a 12″x10″ floor tom, as well as hi-hat and crash/ride cymbals, the Kicker Pro comes with […] Read More... -
Remo Dorado Cajon/Powerstroke 77 Snare Drumhead
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015
Remo’s Dorado Cajons are designed and handcrafted in California using Birch wood and two sets of three compression springs with over 400 coils each. The Dorado Cajon uses a traditional Fixed Faceplate construction.This process seals the drum completely and enables the bass tones to resonate naturally. Two finishes available are available: all Natural or Amber body with a Natural face. Each drum measures 11-3/8" X 11-5/8" X 18-7/8”. The Natural model’s MSRP is $269 and the Amber model’s MSRP is $289.
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Vandoren V21 Clarinet Reed
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015A thick blank American-cut reed, the V21 is available for B-flat clarinet only in sizes 2½, 3, 3½, 3½+, 4, 4½, and 5. dansr.com Read More... -
Phaeton Flugelhorn
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015Phaeton Flugelhorns are now available in four finishes: Silver Plate, Rose Brass Lacquer, Matte Black Onyx, and Gloss Black Onyx. All models have the same mechanical specs and come standard in an oversized wood case covered in Classic Tweed fabric with solid brass hardware. All models are outfitted with 18K Gold top/bottom caps and finger […] Read More... -
Gibraltar Second Generation Strap Drive Cajon Pedal
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015Gibraltar Drum Hardware has made subtle but essential changes to its Strap Drive Cajon Pedal. This pedal allows the drummer to use a cajon like a bass drum. Changes include fixed-position cable housings that keep the cable inline, along with fixed-adjust CAM. The Strap Drive Cajon Pedal comes with the primary pedal and cable-mounted beater. […] Read More... -
JodyJazz GIANT Tenor George Garzone Signature Models
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015JodyJazz announced the addition of two new models to their recently launched GIANT Tenor range of mouthpieces. Working with tenor saxophonist George Garzone, the company has developed the GIANT Tenor 9* and 10* models, both of which will be launched as George Garzone “Signature” models. Launched with 6*, 7*, 8 and 8* tip openings, the […] Read More... -
Facet Series Signature Series Mute
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015This Signature Series mute was created for and is endorsed by Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. It features a combination of Padauk and Walnut hardwoods. facetmutes.com Read More... -
Toca Percussion Entry-Level Colorsound Cajons
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015The cajon is an entry-level instrument for all aspiring drummers at any age. Toca Percussion proudly presents a new cajon for every budget. Toca’s Colorsound Cajons are available in five vibrant colors – blue, green, pink, red, and white – and are 17-inches H X 11-inches X 11-inches D. MSRP: $149. TocaPercussion.com Read More...
