Noteworthy

The latest news from Meyer Music and interesting stories from around the Kansas City band and orchestra scene.

The Midwest’s Leading Piano Dealer

Kansas City’s Piano Dealer For Nearly 50 Years! At Meyer Music, the belief is that there's a perfect piano for every aspiring pianist. That's why we hand-pick the brands that appeal to the unique and diverse needs of piano players in Kansas City and all across the Midwest. (more…)

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Is it Time to Consider a Step-Up Instrument?

“Participating in the band at my school is both an exciting and beneficial experience. I’m now a firm believer that ‘Making Music makes you Smarter,’ commented a local woodwind student. (more…)

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Some “Do’s & Don’ts” for Instrument Care

Taking good care of a band or orchestra instrument is important in maintaining the quality of sound that the student’s instrument will produce. Some experienced repair persons shared a few “Do’s & Don’ts” for young musicians to remember for instrument care. (more…)

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Which Shoulder Rest is Right for Me?

Beginning violin and viola players are required to purchase a shoulder rest when they rent an instrument for school; but since there are several options from which to select, students and parents often ask, “which one should I choose?” (more…)

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Thoughts on Stick and Mallet Section for the Marching Percussion Ensemble

By Clif Walker, Associate Director of Bands & Director of Percussion Studies - Blue Springs High School There are many great stick and mallet companies in the world. At Blue Springs High School we use Innovative Percussion due to the superior variety and availability of both quality product and service. The recommendations below can easily be translated into similar products offered by different companies. (more…)

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Online Meyer Music School Store

A Benefit for Parents & Students Meyer Music is pleased to offer for the third year, a service available to students, parents, and music teachers: the online School Store. (more…)

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Meyer Music Express Rentals

Meyer Music continues again this year its unique partnership with area Price Chopper stores in providing the Express Rentals as a convenient service for parents and their music students. (more…)

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Private Music Instruction

Practice Makes Perfect Beginning a career as a music student can be both exciting and daunting. Learning to read music, play an instrument, and actually produce a recognizable tune can give a young student a great feeling of accomplishment. (more…)

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Percussion Supplies For Fall Marching Band Season

By Jeff Smitkahl, Director of Bands - Olathe East High School A successful marching season requires a tremendous amount of preparation in order for each group to perform at their highest possible level. (more…)

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Rent To Learn Instrument Rental – Band and Orchestra

The Rent to Learn program at Meyer Music is offered for all major band and orchestra instruments. This program allows music students the option to select an instrument for beginning band or orchestra without the parents having to actually purchase the instrument at the beginning of the school year. (more…)

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