Author Karl Dustman, professional timpanist and former Executive Director of the Percussion Marketing Council, reflects on more than 50-year career in the world of percussion.
Read MoreNOVEMBER 10-13 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Featuring clinics and performances from some of the world’s greatest drummers. Additional Artists to be announced.4-Day Badges for PASIC 2021 are now available for purchase online!
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Read MorePercussion Marketing Council (PMC) celebrated International Drum Month in May 2021 by offering its second annual “Lesson with a Master” promotion through PlayDrums.com. Drummers throughout the United States entered to win a one-hour online video lesson with acclaimed celebrity drummers and artists including Dave Weckl, Daru Jones, Scott Pellegrom, Tom Brechtlein, and Jamey Tate.
Read MoreThe Percussion Marketing Council and all our members are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of drumming legend Charlie Watts today….
Read MoreWe are seeking energetic, upbeat teachers and percussionists who are bursting with new ideas to inspire new generations of players, and willing to produce videos of themselves that encourage students to engage with and play any and all percussive instruments.
Whether you’re passionate about Taiko, the djembe, or the cajon, are especially skilled in the pillars of jazz rhythm, or have tips on how to read and write percussion notation, we want to hear from you. All ideas considered!
Read MoreThrough the “Lesson with a Master” entry portal at PlayDrums.com, drummers will be able to enter to win a one-hour online video lesson with their choice of acclaimed celebrity drummers and artists. This year’s instructors include Dave Weckl, Daru Jones, Scott Pellegrom, Tom Brechtlein, Jamey Tate, and Cora Coleman.
Read MoreAuthor Karl Dustman, professional timpanist and former Executive Director of the Percussion Marketing Council, reflects on more than 50-year career in the world of percussion.
Read MoreLearn about ways to connect with and support music and arts education in your own school district with Arts ARE Education campaign website for school board resolution, advocate pledge, tools and more.
Read MoreThe Percussion Marketing Council is ringing in the new year with robust programs to promote its members and welcome new players. Despite the past year’s challenges, the percussion industry has seen a high engagement of new drummers and drum sales.
Read MoreThe Percussion Marketing Council announces executive transition and discusses the past, present and future of the percussion trade group... good stuff ahead!
Read MoreRelaunched Formula 602 Cymbals were faithfully recreated using master cymbals in the archives of Paiste. Their authenticity is greatly aided by the fact that Paiste nowadays still employs the same traditional hand production techniques as in the 1960s.
Read MoreHudson Music recently announced the release of LIBERTY: Life, Billy, and the Pursuit of Happiness, the autobiography of Liberty DeVitto.
Read MoreWhile the entire music products industry has faced changes associated with the global coronavirus pandemic, the Percussion Marketing Council doesn’t view these challenges as obstacles.
Read MoreThe Percussion Marketing Council kicked off a new International Drum Month promotion in May offering drummers a chance to win an online “Lesson with a Master” with internationally recognized celebrity drummers.
Read More#MakeMusicDay, the worldwide music celebration held each June 21, the summer solstice, is going virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreStay home, keep playing! With schools and sporting activities being cancelled and “stay-at-home” orders in place across the country, more people are filling time with new activities such as learning to play a musical instrument. The Percussion Marketing Council has two great promotions to help you get drumming!
Read MoreIn light of retail store closures due to COVID-19 precautions, the Percussion Marketing Council has revised the “Get Your Sticks Together” free drum lesson program to include online lessons!
Read MoreAlfred Music’s much-anticipated addition to the Sound Innovations series, Sound Percussion for Individual or Group Instruction is now available.
Read MoreThis year’s annual PMC Membership Meeting & Percussion Industry Gathering launched the PMC’s 25th Anniversary celebration and provided a roadmap of market expansion initiatives for 2020.
Read MoreThe Percussion Marketing Council is featured in the February 2020 edition of MMR Magazine for its 25th anniversary celebration this year.
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