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There are plenty of ways to incorporate our instruments into an already existing music curriculum. ...

Do you love the sound of the islands? Does the sound of the steel drums set your heart a-flutter? It always has for us, too. That’s why we founded Panyard. Here, you'll find steel drums for sale. ...

There are just a few weeks left in the 2021 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. ...

We wanted to share an update with you all about gifts arriving in time for the holidays. Every industry has seen an impact on its supply chain since the COVID pandemic began, and that includes our own shop. Between shipping delays, backlogged parts, chip shortages,...

If you’re looking for a new instrument to add to your music classes, we recommend our own version of the steel pan — the Jumbie Jam! ...

Add even just one Jumbie Jams to your curriculum and see how your students’ eyes light up. ...

While we make full-size professional drums, one of the things we’re best known for is our original Jumbie Jam, a small version of the steel pan. Our Jumbie Jams are made in Akron, Ohio, and are designed for all ages and skill levels. But don’t just...

As you may know if you’ve followed our posts and blogs lately, we here at Panyard were very active in this year’s Make Music Day celebration. We were able to send out Jumbie Jams to people all over the country and participate in ways we...

Make Music Day 2021 is just around the corner! Enjoyed around the world, the holiday was first celebrated in 1982 in France. Now, it’s held in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries! In France, the event is a pretty big deal. On summer solstice, June...

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....