Author: NotahEuthymia

We have all been there—standing in the middle of a playroom or a quiet living room, wishing for…

If you have ever stepped foot into a playroom or a preschool classroom, you have likely encountered the…

I remember the first time I sat down to help my niece with her primary school music homework….

If you have ever walked through the toy aisle of a major retailer, you have likely seen “musical…

As educators and professional percussionists, we have all faced the same frustrating dilemma: the “toy-grade” instrument trap. I…

For many of us, the introduction to percussion starts with a “toy” xylophone—often a clunky, out-of-tune plastic affair…

For many aspiring percussionists and students, the journey often begins with a frustration that I have seen play…

In our years of evaluating instruments for both professionals and educators, we have often encountered a frustrating recurring…

For many young musicians starting their journey in a school band or a local conservatory, the initial excitement…

For many aspiring musicians, the journey into the world of percussion begins with a common hurdle: finding an…