Paige’s Music Retail Store Front Closed Until Further Notice

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 No Comments

 

Starting March 19th, our retail stores will be open for curbside service only.

This includes Paige’s Music, Chops Percussion, Encore Orchestral Strings, and Indy Flute Shop.  We are committed to our vision of serving music education and we will continue to provide exceptional service to our customers who need it during this time.

For purchases with free delivery, shop on paigesmusic.com.  If you have a specific need or question about your instrument regarding service or your account, please use the contact information below:

Retail Sales:
317-842-2102
800-382-1099
sales@paigesmusic.com

Repair:
317-577-3415
800-337-0471
repair@paigesmusic.com

Accounting:
317-577-3429
800-795-4149
accounting@paigesmusic.com

We’re still working on the details of our curbside service and will provide instructions for that later today (3/18).

 

You can count on us to help you keep making music!

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 No Comments

 

Welcome to Paige's Music

We know there is uncertainty right now, but the team at Paige’s Music is ready to help you keep making music!

  1. We will remain open regular hours unless we are mandated to close. Please follow us on our social media channels for updates.
  2. Since many school schedules are interrupted, please contact us with any questions or needs you may have and we will find a way to help you!
  3. We are taking extra precautions on top of our already very high sanitary standards to keep every instrument clean & every staff member, customer & student safe.
  4. Here are some tips to help your student to keep their instrument clean & safe.

Please contact us with any questions that you may have.

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Thursday, March 12, 2020 No Comments

Let’s face it. Germs are a hot button issue right now. We should all take proper precautions every day, but there are many things that trombonists let slide (pun absolutely intended. I’m not proud). Here are some very common and very avoidable issues that many brass players make. 

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 No Comments

We occasionally get instruments in for repair with common problems that are due to improper assembly or disassembly. In the video above one of our woodwind technicians, Steve “Sarge” Grimes, shares some flute assembly tips on how taking a flute apart improperly can damage the tenon joint over time.

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Monday, March 9, 2020 No Comments

Nearly 100% of past winners in the prestigious Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology (for high school students) play one or more musical instruments. This led the Siemens Foundation to host a recital at Carnegie Hall in 2004, featuring some of these young people, after which a panel of experts debated the nature of the apparent science/music link.

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Thursday, March 5, 2020 No Comments

To start with, this is not an anti-buzzing campaign. Over my years of working with students whether it be privately, in group settings, or even observing other teachers working with them I have come to a conclusion: I think having your beginning trumpet players mouthpiece buzz is harmful to their development. Here’s why.

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Which Valve Oil Is Right For Me?

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 No Comments

Choosing the right valve oil at Paige's Music

At Paige’s Music, we are frequently asked “what valve oil do you recommend”? This answer can vary depending on the type and age of instrument as well as specific player preferences. Here is a short overview of our most popular options.

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Playing An Instrument Teaches Kids To Persevere

Monday, March 2, 2020 No Comments

Playing an instrument teaches kids to persevere through hours, months, and sometimes years of practice before they reach specific goals, such as performing with a band or memorizing a solo piece.

~ Mary Larew, Suzuki violin teacher at the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, Connecticut. Copyright © 2013 Meredith Corporation.