by Ryan Brondyke | Jan 5, 2024 | Guitars & Folk, Ukulele
As a music store employee, one of the things that pains me the most is seeing a customer carry their guitar in for a repair without any sort of protection. They then spend their hard-earned money for a repair or restring, only to carry their instrument out of the...
by Ryan Brondyke | Dec 20, 2023 | Guitars & Folk, Ukulele
Working at a music store, one of the most common questions customers ask me is which guitar or ukulele will give them the best bang for their buck. Specifically, they want to know if there’s a brand or model that will give them the best quality, sound, and features...
by Ryan Brondyke | Nov 10, 2023 | Guitars & Folk, Ukulele
Pro Tips for Choosing the Perfect Ukulele In the market for a new ukulele? There are countless options to consider. But which features should be your top priorities? What makes a difference in tone, longevity, and overall quality? And all those extras – which ones are...
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 | 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...