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Gifts for Your Drummer

Gifts for Your Drummer

Today we're searching for fun and functional gifts for your drummer! Let's face it, musicians LOVE new gear. Whether they just wore something out or are yearning for an upgrade, there is always something new to love. Here are some ideas for you to show your drummer some love. Of course, this Drum Stick Bag is our favorite because it comes in many different colors (red, yellow, dark blue, orange, black, and white). Personalization is available. (from $126.40 on Etsy). This seller over 1,000 five star reviews and ships from Ukraine.    This gorgeous Chestnut Drum Stick Bag has room...

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For the Musician Who Loves Yellow

For the Musician Who Loves Yellow

 Do you have a musician in your life that loves yellow? Check out these gift ideas! Vintage Candy Soft Yellow Guitar Strap: Limited Edition This strap is made of vintage pastel yellow vinyl and finished with white cream vegan leather ends and custom forged steel hardware. Hand Made in The USA by Couch. ($48)   Light Gauge Yellow Metallic Guitar Picks 5 pack These Yellow Metallic Picks are hand punched, have a smooth finish and are light gauge, .48mm.... Sold 5 per pack on Etsy ($5)   Ohana Yellow Soprano This ukulele is a great starter model. In a matte finish, this is...

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Fun and Functional Violin Cases

Fun and Functional Violin Cases

Are you on the look out for a fun and functional violin cases? Check out these amazing options! The team over at Great Violin Cases understands the desire for gig bags and cases that stand out from the crowd. This is how they got started... "Our team started out as orchestra buddies! And like many orchestral violinists, we would spend a lot of time after concerts searching through the sea of black violin cases for our own cases. It was worse than going through baggage claim at an airport!  It got us talking. We remember going to several violin shops as...

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Raising a Musical Kid When You're Not a Musical Parent, Part 1

Raising a Musical Kid When You're Not a Musical Parent, Part 1

When our daughter was about two she knew enough about music to tell me "you don't sing pretty". Granted, I already knew that, but she could obviously hear things that I couldn't. And she wasn't being mean, just as honest as a toddler.  Much to the dismay of her brother, she sang ALL THE TIME. So when she as about five, she began her musical journey. She is now in college and wow, the house is soooo quiet when your musician moves away.  As a non-musical person, it can be challenging to raise a musical kid. Here is Part One of...

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UkeFest VA GiGY Bag Pre-order

UkeFest VA GiGY Bag Pre-order

Are you headed to UkeFest VA?  The event is on Saturday November 4, 2017 in Glen Allen, VA. You can catch some awesome performers, such as Lil Rev, The Aloha Boys, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Skye Zentz, Frets Halligan, and Mim.  GiGY will not be at the event, but you can pre-order your GiGY Bag and pick it up at UkeFest thanks to our friends at HugStrap (GiGY order pick up will be at their vendor table). Remember to order by 10/27/17! Want to go, but not registered yet? Click here.

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