TED Talks: David Byrne: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve
I just watched this fascinating TED video, featuring David Byrne, about the extent the sound of a building (or other environment) influences the style of music people write.
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TED Talks: Natalie Merchant sings old poems to life
You might call me a wuss, but I really like Natalie Merchant. Even if you’re not into her, you have to admit that she’s a very talented artist. In her newest project, Leave Your Sleep, Merchant takes her lyrics from near-forgotten 19th-century poetry.
TED Talks: Robert Gupta: Music is medicine, music is sanity
This TED video features Robert Gupta, violinist with the LA Philharmonic. He talks about a violin lesson he once gave to a brilliant, schizophrenic musician — and what he learned. You may be familiar with the musician, Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, who was played by Jamie Foxx in the recent film The Soloist. Called back onstage [...]
Electric Violin Giveaway! Win a NS Design WAV Electric Violin Outfit
Today we’ve got a very rare electric violin giveaway today! You can win an NS Design WAV Violin Outfit (with case and NS Composite Bow) worth $924.
Flute Giveaway! Win a Sonaré Silhouette Series Flute
I rarely see any band and orchestra instrument giveaways. In fact, Woodwind & Brasswind is about the only site that ever hosts them. If you’re a flute player, this is a good one! WWBW is giving away a Sonaré Silhouette Series flute worth $1,740. Some info on this Sonaré Silhouette Series flute: The Sonaré Silhouette [...]
A Simple Strategy to Recover Stolen Musical Instruments
Has anyone out there had a prized piece of gear stolen? Did you ever get it back?
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Win a Brady Snare, Royer Mic, Peavey Vypyr & more at GearGiveaway365
Does everyone have their holiday shopping done? I don’t, so I’m going to make it quick this week! Here are last week’s musical instrument giveaways from GearGiveaway365 on Facebook and Twitter: Brady Drums, a very high-end drum builder from Australia is giving away a 14 x 6.5 Spotted Gum ply snare drum. The winner will [...]
Win a BC Rich Warlock, J Mascis Jazzmaster, and more at GearGiveaway365
Here’s your Saturday summary of this week’s musical instrument giveaways at GearGiveaway365. More on this later, but I’ve just launched two new Facebook pages. First is the “Musical Instrument Coupon Codes” page. This one should be self-explanatory. I also launched one that I call “Guitar Review Theater.” If you’ve created a video review of a [...]
Win Gear from Sweetwater, a ModTone Pedal, & More at GearGiveaway365
Another seven days another seven musical instrument giveaways…wait nine giveaways! I did post a few extra this week. There was a Daisy Rock guitar giveaway that was about to expire, so I doubled up that day. Also, there was a free RICO sax strap giveaway, which is cool, but perhaps not worthy of an entire [...]
Score 20% Off Your Next Woodwind and Brasswind Order
The Deal: Woodwind and Brasswind is now offering what appears to be a no-strings-attached offer to take 20% off your next order, once you sign up for their email newsletter. All you have to do is follow the link below to enter your email address and product news preferences. Once you submit your info, you’ll [...]
Quinn Violins Coupon Code! Save 10% and Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card
The Deal: I’ve never posted about this store, but if you’re a string player, you’ll want to check out Quinn Violins. The Quinn Violins retail store is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They also offer instruments, strings, and accessories for sale on their website. They’ve just announced a site-wide 10% off discount, if you use the [...]
Woodwind and Brasswind Coupon Code! 10% off Value Brand Instruments
The Deal: These days we’re all trying to pinch pennies. Whether you’re an established musicians looking for an new instrument, or you need to buy that first guitar or horn for a child, you’re probably looking to spend less that you would have a year ago. Through the end of February, Woodwind and Brasswind is [...]
Best Sellers: Top 10 Best-Selling Trumpets at Woodwind and Brasswind
These are currently the top 10 best-selling trumpets at Woodwind and Brasswind. Bach LR180S Stradivarius Series Bb Trumpet Yamaha YTR9445CHS Chicago Series Artist C Trumpet Barrington BRG101 Series Student Bb Trumpet Amati ATR 213 Rainbow Series Student Bb Trumpet Conn 23B USA Series Student Bb Trumpet Kanstul ZKT 1500-B Signature Series Bb Trumpet Schilke B [...]
Woodwind and Brasswind Coupon Code! Get $150 Back with Bundy Purchase
The Deal: I do realize it’s October, but perhaps your child is the one sitting in band class without a horn. If this is the case, there’s a new Woodwind and Brasswind coupon code for you! Through October 31, 2008, if you buy a Bundy student band instrument, you’ll earn a Woodwind and Brasswind gift [...]
Save 10% on Musical Instrument Accessories at Woodwind and Brasswind
The Deal: If you’ve just gotten back to school and have found that some of your instrument accessories didn’t make it through summer vacation, Woodwind and Brasswind has given you a chance to save a little coin on replacements. Through September 16, 2008 look for the red, “Save 10%” tag and get great savings on [...]
