LANCASTER, Ohio — Without a single note plucked, their presence evokes songs and culture dating back centuries. Construction materials such as low-grade pine wood, salvaged scrap metal, cigar boxes, ...
The demand for handmade musical instruments in Rawalpindi is on the rise, with discussions about skilled instrument manufacturers on Shahullah Dutta Road even reaching foreign countries. Skilled ...
You may see beauty in the wood and the decorative inlays of a stringed instrument, but the interior construction is what makes each luthier's product distinctive, said Clarence Burnett, who made his ...
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- A local band with a unique sound, uses a unique instrument. Zia Conservatory is a three man band who consists of Hector Pena, Devon Hall, and Jackie Jones. Two out of the three use ...
A blues band rocks the stage in the Native American Pavilion at the recent NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center. A handmade native drum set is center stage, adding a traditional component to the ...
Music is a great creative outlet for kids — as well as an easy way to keep them occupied — but you don’t have to buy expensive instruments to encourage your little Mozart to make music. From kids’ ...
In most instances, lifting art pieces out of their cases and taking them for a spin would be considered a crime. But that’s exactly the premise behind Wherligig’s upcoming show at the Carroll Arts ...
Ed Stilley in his studio, from ‘Gifted: The Instruments of Ed Stille’ (all images by and courtesy of Tim Hawley) One evening in 1979, Ed Stilley, a preacher and homesteader in Hogscald Hollow, ...
There are some bands that have instrument builders in their midst – Sacha Dunable of Intronaut builds guitars as Dunable Guitars; Kurt Ballou of Converge builds guitars under the name God City ...
If you’re looking to unleash your creativity, or just trying to find an idea for your kid’s school project, take a look at our list of the 10 easiest musical instruments to make at home. Whether you ...