Gear Reviews

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…

When we first began looking into musical instruments for early childhood development, we were struck by a common…

Entering the world of school band is often a whirlwind of excitement and anxiety, not just for the…

For many parents and adult beginners, the journey into the world of percussion often starts with a disappointing…

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

If you have ever spent an afternoon listening to the dull, “thud-thud-thud” of a plastic toy xylophone, you…