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Bucket Drumming at Rysons; Where the Beat Goes On
Posted by: | CommentsBUCKET DRUMMING is growing in Popularity . What an inexpensive opportunity for all ages to develop and enhance rhythm and reading skills. Bucket Drumming becomes very impressive and always leaves the student cheery with satisfaction.
RYSONS is offering Bucket Drumming lessons Wed and Thurs. of next week 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Group training $15.00 session for a hour and half Buckets supplied.
Sticks on Sale for $4.50 a pair. A great way and reasonable price to try your skills for drumming.
At Rysons the Beat goes on. A great way to introduce students who might like to take drum lessons at a reasonable price. Excellent teachers on staff to show you a rudimentary and rhythmical approach to Bucket Drumming and independence approach to a complete drum set as well. and lots of fun.
Join our musical family on Jan. 4th and 5th for a drumming Good time. Musically yours Anne Deyme 905 682-6832 Please call to set up your time. . A great way to start the New Year> Happy New Year to all.
Check out this video…
Santa Specials
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STENTOR HARLEQUIN COLOURED VIOLIN OUTFIT.Available in Black (BK), Purple (P), Red (R), Blue (BU), Green (G) and Raspberry Pink (PK). Handcarved from solid tonewoods,with rosewood pegs and chinrest. Tailpiece with 4 adjusters. Outfit includes matching coloured P&H fibreglass bow and lightweight shaped case. Available in 4/4 – 1/4 sizes (except black, only 4/4 – 1/2 sizes).
Harlequin Violin Case and coloured bow
Regularly $240.00 this week only $192.00!
A twenty percent savings and a 2 year warranty.
Classic Music and Fiddlers can now enjoy great quality and vivid colour in their playing with the Stentor Harlequin Violins. Please come and visit them and we have a Royal “Blue Cello as well.
SIX string Banjos have arrived at Rysons. If you play guitar you can play a six string Banjo.
Great instrument Great price 199.00
A great idea for camping . having fun ;relaxing, and experiment with a new instrument; Santa Special at Rysons while they last 199.00 Have a great Holiday .
See With Your Heart Remembrance Day
Posted by: | CommentsNovember 11 is observed as Remembrance Day.
Why you ask?
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day, or Veterans Day is a memorial day, observed in Commonwealth Countries to remember the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty since World War 1.
A symbol of respect , the red Poppy is due to the poem; ”In Flanders Fields”. The red color of the poppy is an appropriate symbol of the blood spilled in the war. and the many tears shed for the loss of love ones.
See With Your Heart is Remembrance Day Music By a friend Judy Lypka, Lyrics by Nicole Jowett. The children that are singing in the video are from Niagara Schools.
See With Your Heart is a song coming from the heart of students to be shared by students. It is dedicated to Judy Lypkas’ cousin Ernest Cockburn who she never met as he was killed in World War II.
For your enjoyment and appreciation of Judy Lypkas’ talent and hard work please watch the video below and if you’d be so kind, please go to the YouTube video here and leave a comment and wishes for Judy.
A young man named Spencer D’Amore, who is at present a student at Rysons Music working on his grade 6 Royal Conservatory Trumpet, is playing “The Last Post” in the video below. Spencer attends all memorial services he can and is only 12 years old. It is so nice to see our young remember our heroes.
Muscially yours Anne Deyme
Rysons Studios 905 682-6832
The Richest Child is Poor without a Musical Education
Golden Hammers Cogeco TV Interview
Posted by: | CommentsAs you may know last week was the CD Release Party for the Golden Hammers very first CD. The event was held at Club LaSalle in St.Catharines and everyone had a terrific time.
We’d like to thank Cogeco, “The Source” for taking the time to cover the event and for their interview.
Here’s the interview;
Christmas Musical Special; Metronome
Posted by: | CommentsMETRONOME: Great Gift for Christmas. WEEK ONE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 15 percent off Metronomes!
A little history about the metronome: Johann Maelzel started manufacturing the metronome in 1816 under the name Maelzel’s metronome. Ludwig van
Beethoven was the first notable composer to indicate specific metronome markings in his music in 1817.
Where did the name Metronome come from? It was first heard in England but stems from the Latin metronomous, Metron meaning measure and nomos regulating.
Why should a student use a Metronome? An obvious answer is to keep rhythm even and clean, keep meter consistent and aides the student in the importance of understanding the sense of the downbeat. It becomes a educational tool for all instruments.
What do Teachers think about Metronomes? Music Teachers consider the metronome an indispensable tool. Also, most professional musicians in fact continue to practice with a metronome throughout their career.
Different kinds of Metronomes are as follows; Mechanical, Electronic, Software, and Metronome tracks.
Music Teachers applaud their students when they enjoy the music they play and look for opportunities to improve. The clicking sound of the mechanical metronome is sometimes used to provide a soft rhythm track without using percussion. Paul McCartney did this twice, Once in “Blackbird” in 1968 and on “Flower in the Dirt” in 1989.
Our Metronomes come in all different colors , price range and shapes we even have penguins, owls and cats.
Drop in to see our metronomes and receive 15% off!
Come and visit Anna Vogt Voice and Piano one of Rysons many teachers who believes strongly in the use of a metronome.
Anna is available to discuss your musical needs please call 905 682-6832 for an appointment voice and piano. or any other teacher for instrument advise. Rysons.
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Music at Ryson’s.
Posted by: | CommentsCan you believe that we’re less than 10 weeks away from Christmas 2011?!
Hope you like this little video…
So, at Ryson’s, we’ve begin to prepare for the Christmas Season. We’ve got exciting new musical instruments, accessories, and sheet music arriving daily. Plus, we’ve already begun offering some special deals.
A Ryson’s Gift Card is a great Christmas gift for your favorite musician. You can use the Gift Card for musical instruments,
musical instrumentaccessories, music books and sheet music, music instrument repairs, and music lessons. We’ll also put your chosen gift on Layaway if you wish.
Check out this new MK962 Electronic Keyboard complete with 61 keys, fully digital with 100 rhythms – 8 demonstration songs – Rhythm programming – record/playback – LED Digital Display and many more great features. To top it off, add our exclusive Ryson’s 2 year warranty.
From “Love Me Do” to “Revolution”, and “Yellow Submarine”, you guessed it…The Beatles! We’ve got 10% off Beatles guitar straps, perfect for your little Beatle guitar player. We have a large supply of Beatle Books as well.
Your Little Drummer Boy will love finding the new Typhoon Electric Drum Kit on Christmas morning. This great little set has got to be seen to be believed. This set is the perfect solution for “quiet practice” at home.
Christmas Music has arrived; Reader’s Digest Christmas, Glee Christmas. Christmas Pop, Season Greeting, Elvis Christmas, and many more with all of your Christmas Favourites.
Looking for a great deal on a guitar? We’ve got awesome Typhoon packages from Daddario including; Guitar, Amp. Strap. Cord, Picks, Bag- and our 2 year warranty. These great guitars have arrived in all colours red-blue-black and sunburst. These are a terrific price thanks to our very own Santa Larry at Daddario.
Ever heard of Beavercreek guitars? If you’ve been around Ryson’s for awhile you have. Well now you can get your favorite guitar player a great guitar at a very reasonable price. They all come with our 2 year warranty. The Elves at Santa Larry’s workshop are busy making all the Beaver Creek Travelling guitars…a great gift for all ages .
Is your favorite guitar player a young lady? Well in that case you’re going to want to check out our great selection of Daisy Rock Guitars .for Christmas. You simply must see the Daisy,The Star, The Heart Guitar and all the new products.
Hey… Santa helpers have just dropped off a sleigh full of great brass and woodwind musical instruments; flutes, saxophones, trumpets, trombones,and lots more at terrific prices and a great warranty.
Music Lessons are a great gift for Christmas. It is the gift that keep on giving for a lifetime. Interviews are always available. Our music lessons are Accredited and we do provide Tax Receipts.
This year our Ryson’s Christmas Concert will be on Dec.18th Please Call 905 682-6832 for information or drop in at the Studio 5 Court St. St. Catharines.
At Ryson’s, we are a large, musical family we’d love to have you join us in the future! Christmas is a Homemade Holiday It is the most wonderful time of the year with homemade cookies, gift giving, birth of our Lord, relatives and friends and the enjoyment of music.
We hope you’ll come visit us at Ryson’s. In the meantime we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.
Anne.
Club LaSalle: Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner October 30th.
Posted by: | CommentsTickets are now available at Rysons for our upcoming Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner at Club LaSalle.
We hope you’ll join us on October 30th for Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and dessert. There will also be entertainment by the Golden Hammers and their very first CD release, “Smart Dressed Man”.
Since it’s so close to Halloween, go ahead and wear your favourite costume!
When: October 30th from 2:00pm until ?
Where: Club LaSalle, Arthur St., St.Catharines.
$10.00 per ticket includes; Spaghetti & meatball dinner, and entertainment. Children under 5 are free, Cash Bar.
Don’t forget, we’ll donate $2.00 from the sale of each CD to the Niagara Peninsula Children Centre “Kids Helping Kids”.
Hope to see you for a great meal and great fun!
Anne.
Golden Hammers CD Release Party – October 30th!
Posted by: | CommentsThe date has finally arrived!
Come meet the Golden Hammers to celebrate the release of their first CD. “Smart Dressed Man”.
When: October 30th from 2:00 pm until ?
Where: Club Lasalle, Arther Street, St. Catharines
Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner $10.00 per ticket
50/50 draws, Penny Sale, Cash Bar, Come and join us for the Fun
For every CD purchased $2.00 will be donated to the Children’s Centre “KIDS HELPING KIDS”
Don’t miss this incredible event!
Anne.
Golden Hammers Release Their First CD!
Posted by: | CommentsThe Golden Hammers have just released their very first CD!
The CD was produced at Chaplin Avenue Studios under the direction of Rysons teacher, Dave Tufford.
It’s not only exciting to see the Golden Hammers take their talents to the next level but they’re doing it with a charitable cause in mind. The Golden Hammers are donating a portion of each CD sale will go to the Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre (Kids helping Kids foundation). These guys actually paid for the recording session, cd pressing and artwork all themselves with money earned over the past 3 years playing gigs in the Niagara area.
The CD is called “Sharp Dressed Man” and features the ZZ Top hit, “Sharp Dressed Man”, a few of the other selections are; “Proud Mary” by CCR, “Roll Over Beethoven” Chuck Berry, “Stepping Stone” by the Monkeys, and “How Long” from Blue Rodeo.
There will be a CD Party coming up, date to be announced, but in the meantime you can see the Hammers live at the Niagara Wine festival ( grape and Wine). They will be on the West Jet stage at Montebello park St. Catharines this Saturday Sept 17th from 12- 12:45PM.
Wipeout Played By a 10 Year Old Drummer!
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