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. ...
A sad day in Pan with the passing of Dr. Elliot Mannette the “Father of the Modern Steel Pan.” Born November 5, 1927, in Trinidad, Dr. Mannette dedicate his life to the steel pan art form. He was awarded numerous times for his craft and...
The short season sure didn’t hinder this year’s excitement and performances of Panorama last Saturday night. There were multiple elements adding to the suspense of this “FULL EXERCISE” called Panorama....
Move over, recorders. Students have another option when it comes to basic music education, and it’s more sanitary than many other options! Steel drums are a low-touch, high-performance instrument for kids to learn music during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond....