by Tenea Fabray | Jan 24, 2024 | Drums & Percussion, Kids & Movement, Music Education
Whether you’re trying to outfit for your music classroom with drums on a tight budget, or you’re looking for a new classroom percussion activity for your music students, Remo Rhythm Lids and West Music 5 Gallon Buckets are an ideal solution. This combination can...
by Liz Hartley | Dec 15, 2023 | Drums & Percussion, Kids & Movement, Music Education
In my classroom, I had what most teachers have: a random assortment of hand percussion selected by someone many years ago. A few cowbells, some jingles, a strange number of sand blocks, you know the drill. Hand percussion is such a valuable tool for the elementary...
by West Music Company | Oct 20, 2023 | Band & Orchestra, Classroom Furniture & Equipment, Drums & Percussion, General Information, Guitars & Folk, Kids & Movement, Music Education, Music, Books, & Resources, Orff, Prop 28, Recorders, Ukulele
It’s official: with Prop 28, your music program budget just doubled, tripled, maybe even quadrupled. But after years of limited funds and making do with what you have, where do you even begin? You’ll save oodles of time if you work with a one-stop shop that has...
by West Music Company | Jul 21, 2023 | Drums & Percussion, Orff, Recorders, The Learning Center, Ukulele
Essential Instruments for K-8 General Music Classrooms Whether you are starting an instrument program, expanding your selection, or making a few updates, classroom building block instruments are time-tested winners for introducing music concepts and building...
by West Music Company | Oct 26, 2021 | Band & Orchestra, Drums & Percussion, Guitars & Folk, Kids & Movement, Music, Books, & Resources, Orff, Pianos, Digital Pianos, & Keyboards, Uncategorized
How to Outsmart Holiday Gift Delays We know how important it is to have gifts in hand for the holidays, which is why we are pulling out all the stops to have product on shelf, in stock and available. Regardless, the music industry is being deeply impacted by...
by Jessica Palmer | Nov 18, 2020 | Drums & Percussion, Guitars & Folk, Kids & Movement, Pianos, Digital Pianos, & Keyboards
Are you struggling to find the perfect musical gift for your child this year? We’re here to help! Our team of Education Consultants has collected our favorite gifts for kids – whether they are beginning music enthusiasts, hopeful rock stars, or somewhere in...