The Play Now Challenge
We at West Music live by our motto, “Play now. Play for life.” Even though the world is in a state of uncertainty right now, music is a cord that connects us all. Over the next few weeks, the Play Now Challenge will encourage fun and creative ways for us all to...
Updates from West Music
The health and safety of our customers and associates are our top priorities at West Music. To do our part, West Music is keeping our regional retail stores closed to the public for browsing. However, we are offering a range of services to help you to continue to play...
Remo Green and Clean™ | Designed for Music Therapy
Remo has released a brand-new line of percussion instruments that are unlike anything they’ve ever produced before. The Green and Clean™ series was invented in combination with several music therapists. They were devised out of the need to be able to use instruments...
10 New Titles for Music Teachers to Add to Their Bookshelf
It's the beginning of a new season, and that calls for new books! We have chosen 10 of our favorite new print titles to feature in this month's music and book review. Make sure to add these to your classroom collection for fresh ideas this spring. Movement activities,...
Finding Your Rhythm: Instruments and Resources for Your Drum Circle or Rhythm Event
Drum circle facilitators consider many factors when determining their ideal instrument collection, including transportation and mobility; quality, durability, and affordability; a variety of timbres; implements and accessibility; cleanability; and facilitation...
Holiday Videos Starring the West Music Elves!
Our musical elves have been up to some seasonal shenanigans! Watch Steve, Robin, Ryan, and the rest of the elves from West Music and Percussion Source on their adventures, as we hope they give you a good laugh. The West Music Elves A tiny Steve, Tereasa,...
Top 10 Blogs of 2019
With years of combined experience, our team is a fountain of knowledge on the very best in musical instruments, print music, and accessories for the general music classroom. We hope you enjoy our most popular blogs from 2019 -- again! #10 - 7 Accessories to Enhance...
Microphones for Music Educators
With so many types of microphones on the market, it can be difficult to know which option is best for music teachers. We are here to break it down for you so you can understand which microphones are right for you! Types of Microphones There are two main categories of...
11 Fantastic Children’s Book and Puppet Combinations
It’s not just fun – puppets that complement a storybook can enhance children’s learning experiences in your classroom by bringing a story to their visual lives. Education Consultant Jessica Palmer has paired timeless classic stories and new favorites with sparkly,...
7 Accessories to Enhance Your Orff Classroom
Do you love teaching with Orff Instruments? Teachers who fully embrace the methodology of the Orff-Schulwerk method greatly impress us. Here is a list of accessories to enhance your Orff classroom, featured in our latest West Music Catalog. These accessories are tried...