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Some of our Christmas customers this year were looking for a small, light, and portable instrument called the Melodica.

These were customers of all ages, many of which were buying this great little instrument to help introduce their children to music, use for entertainment on camping trips, and some were university students to play at parties and have some fun.

The demand for the Melodica this year was such that we had to visit our supplier, D’Addario of Canada, several times to keep up with the orders.

So what exactly is a Melodica you ask?  Well it’s an instrument that It is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece that fits into a hole in the side of the instrument.  You press one of the keys and it allows air to flow through a reed. The keyboard is 2 0r 3 octaves.  Melodicas are popular in music education especially in Asia.  The Melodica in its modern form was invented in 1956 by a Brooklyn Musician Joseph Lederfine to teach music fundamentals to children.  Jazz musician Philip Moore Jr. on his 1969 album “Right On” used a melodica.

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If you’d like to get your own Melodica, we have several in stock in a lot of great colours; pink, blue, black, and yellow.  This is a great gift for someone who wants a unique instrument to add to their collection, or to experiment with a free reed instrument.

If drumming is closer to your style, don’t miss out on our Bucket Drumming Classes during March Break.  Bucket Drumming is all the craze these days and our own Glenn Gratto is a local expert teacher.

That’s it for now.  Hope to see you soon!
Anne.

We’d like  to welcome Gary Forbes to our teaching staff.   Gary will be teaching Piano, Theory, and Trumpet.

Gary is a staff accompanist with Brock University . He is also the organist for Grantham United Church. Gary was music Director for Canadiana Pianist production in “Oh Canada Eh”, “Rocky Horror Show”, “.Jump Jive and Wail”  “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”, and many more.

Gary has a Bachelor of Music in Organ and Trumpet performance.

Come and meet Gary and get you started playing and plan your music career for the future.

Welcome Aboard Gary,
Anne & Staff.

Valentine’s Day is named for the Christian Martyr Saint Valentine.  Several Traditions that began are sending of cards like “Be Mine” “l Love You” “Lots of Hugs and Kisses” etc., going on a date ,giving flowers and candy and creating or attending romantic dinners. Many couples join together in marriage ceremonies on Valentine’s Day to show their love.

Valentine Symbols:

Cupid was a mischievous winged child whose arrow would pierce the heart of his victims. In ancient Greece he was known as Eros, young son of Aphodite . To the Romans he was Cupid and his mother was Venus.

Roses symbolize both peace and war, Love and Forgivness.  White roses are for true love, Red roses are for passion , Yellow for friendship and Black roses mean farewell.

There are different Valentine’s Day traditions in different countries such as;

• In Spain it is customary for courting couples to exchange gifts and for husbands to send wife’sa bunch of roses.
• In Scotland Valentine’s Day is celebrated by having a festival. At the festival there is an equal amount of young unmarried single men and young women who get together and write their name or a made up name on a piece of paper  then roll it up and placed in a hat, one for the men and one for the ladies. They draw a name out of the hat and the young man is to stick with the Valentine who has chosen him. Young ladies would wear the name of the Valentine over their heart or on their sleeve. Their might be a dance, or even a marriage or a romance happen .

Romantic songs are special for Valentine’s Day such as; Everything I Do,  Love me Tender,  Your Are So Beautiful,  I Will Always Love You, The Lady in Red, The Rose,  When A Man Loves A Woman and may more.

Valentine’s Day is also a time of celebration at Rysons!
To celebrate the day of Love we’re having a special sale!

We’ve selected special Red and Pink Instruments and marked them down by 20%.  If your Valentine is a budding musician in need of a new instrument, now is a great time to get a great instrument and save lots of money doing it.

You might also want to book an introductory music lessons interview for your loved one.  Perhaps the new rage, “bucket drumming” is just right for you and your Valentine to do together.  Come on in and check it out with our “Bucket Drumming” expert teacher, Glen Gratto.

Call Anne for information.   905 682-6832 to  book your interview.
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ALL
Anne.

New Years Day is the closest thing of being the world’s only truly global public holiday. 

Rysons’s United Studio has been Teaching, Retailing and Servicing the Niagara Peninsula since 1938.  2011 has been very successful for our students who have progressed in RCM exams, and performed in many concerts.  Some have done cd’s ,served the public in many charity events, joined our many bands learned recording, and successfully broadened their musical education.

Thank you and best wished to all the students. parents.,and our dedicated hard working staff who are members of Rysons Family.

Rysons Staff and myself wish everyone a prosperous,healthy, colorful, 2012.

Muscially yours Anne and Staff
Rysons Motto; The richest child is poor without a musical education.
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BUCKET 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…

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 .

November 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

As 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;

METRONOME: 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.

Can 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.