We previously interviewed Jordan Stickell to find out what drives her passion for steel drums. Turns out, it’s all about how children respond to the instrument!Jordan teaches private lessons to about 25 students, and is also a full-time instructor at a private school in Kentucky....
You can take the pan away from the girl, but you can’t take the girl away from steel pan. Jordan Stickell’s family is from Louisiana, surrounded by the sounds of jazz, Zydeco, blues and Swamp Rock. Every time Jordan went back to visit, she was struck...
We have a lot of mallets for sale on our website. So how do you know which pair is right for you? We’ve spent more than 30 years researching and manufacturing the best mallets for a wide variety of steel drums — traditionally called the...
When it comes to buying steel drums, Panyard is trusted by thousands of people across the world! While the general public refers to our instruments as steel drums, we refer to them as steelpan. The steelpan is an instrument native to Trinidad and Tobago, and represents...
If you have a love for the steel drum, known traditionally as steelpan, and are ready to make that exciting purchase, you may feel a little overwhelmed with your options. But deciding where to buy a steel drum doesn't have to be complicated. Should you...
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing when it comes to steel drums. If you’re interested in trying out a steel pan and adding it to your ensemble, do it! The sound of the steel pan adds a joyous, celebratory element to any already-existing...
Bethann Hepburn is a music educator of 25 years, and one of her favorite instruments to teach her students is the Jumbie Jam! She has been using Panyard’s Jumbies in a classroom setting for 10 years. ...
While many teachers are familiar with the use of our Jumbie Jams in music education, not everyone knows that our full size pans — also referred to as steel drums — are just as valuable to older students when it comes to developing a love...
If you’re looking for an instrument to teach kids that’s fun, easy to learn and easy to clean, steel drums are the perfect instrument for you! ...
There are just a few weeks left in the 2020 holiday shopping season! If you’re scrambling to find the perfect gift for the music-loving child in your life, we’ve got some suggestions to put a smile on his or her face. ...