Basic Tips On Caring For Your Flute

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 No Comments

Last summer we updated the care videos for several of the beginning instruments available on our Debut Rental Program. The original videos were done just before HD became popular, so it was time for a redo. Below is the general care and maintenance video for flute, with instruction given by Erin Nichols of the Indy Flute Shop. Indy Flute Shop is a flute-specialty store owned by Paige’s Music. If you’d like to see the rest of the flute videos, you can view them on our Flute Care & Maintenance page.

Music Teaches Kids Fractions

Monday, February 11, 2019 No Comments

Music and math are highly intertwined. By understanding beat, rhythm, and scales, children are learning how to divide, create fractions, and recognize patterns.

~ Lynn Kleiner, founder of Music Rhapsody in Redondo Beach, CA

Music Education Provides Problem Solving Approach

Thursday, February 7, 2019 No Comments

Two-thirds (67%) of Americans say music education provides people with a disciplined approach to solving problems.

~ July 2014 Harris Poll

Don’t Let Your Instrument Be Cold

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 1 Comment

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Over the past few weeks central Indiana has experienced dramatic changes in temperatures—in a span of 4 days there was a temperature swing of 75 degrees! These dramatic fluctuations in temperature can wreak havoc on instruments. Cold weather in particular will cause serious issues with your instrument if you are not taking proper care of it.

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The Arts Are Essential For Building Innovative Thinkers

Monday, February 4, 2019 No Comments

“The arts significantly boost student achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase the odds students will go on to graduate from college. As First Lady Michelle Obama sums up, both she and the President believe ‘strongly that arts education is essential for building innovative thinkers who will be our nation’s leaders for tomorrow.”

~ Arne Duncan, Former U.S. Secretary of Education

Student Spotlight – What Did You Learn From Being In Band & Orchestra

Thursday, January 31, 2019 No Comments

We share “Music Truths” a couple of times a week that focus on all of the benefits that students gain from participating in school music. This time on our student spotlight, the students of the SYO share a few things that they’ve learned along the way that will benefit them in the future.

Music Education Teaches Flexibility

Thursday, January 31, 2019 No Comments

Music education lays the foundation for individual excellence in group settings, creative problem solving, and flexibility in work situations.

~ July 2014 Harris Poll

Dustin Smith – Staff Spotlight

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 No Comments

Our first staff spotlight of 2019 is on Dustin Smith. Dustin is a Percussion Specialist in Chops and has been with us right at 2 years. Watch his interview below to learn how he ended up here at Paige’s and Chops Percussion.