Archive for December, 2007

Build your own marimba

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

I just wanted to let you know about a brand new website from my friend and colleague Jim McCarthy.
Jim has been working really hard on his new project - which is a complete set of plans and blueprints for building a full sized three octave marimba.
Jim’s prototype is just beautiful - really nice looking, and [...]

Tuned Percussion Sheet Music Giveaway!

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Your Monthly Percussion Education Minute Audio Newsletter is ready!
http://www.ktpercussion.com/minute/dec0701.html
This month I asked one of the industry leading percussion educators if he would agree to a short interview about ways to inspire kids about learning Tuned percussion.
Gordon Hughes, manager of Rhythmscape Publishing agreed to share some of his secrets in getting students to practice and enjoy [...]