We will have a small list of demo gear on sale following the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) conference coming up next week. We have partnered with Pearl/Adams Percussion to supply gear for the event and be able to pass along savings to you on very lightly used gear, as everything will have only been […]
We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting Mark Ford right here at Chops Percussion on January 15th, 2025! Mark will be conducting a masterclass that covers many aspects of marimba performance. This FREE event will start at 6:30 pm and open to the public. The clinic/masterclass will last approximately 2 hours. […]
Are you in the market for a new set of marching drums? Have a limited budget but still need a high quality sound? Not sure what you are looking for and wanting to try something new? Pearl Drums has exactly what you need with their Finalist Series marching drums. If you are looking for the […]
As the Bands of America Grand National Championship Grand Nationals descend upon Indianapolis this week, we thought we would highlight the many bands performing from around Indiana and offer a comprehensive list of performance times. Prelims for the event start of Thursday November 14th and will continues through Friday November 15th. Bands advancing to the […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As PASIC 2024 descends upon Indianapolis in just a little over a week, we thought we would share some of the top sessions we feel would be valuable to a music educator attending the event. There are so many options to choose from when attending PASIC and […]
With ever changing skill level and demand in marimba repertoire being expanded to the lower registers of a 5-Octave marimba more frequently, there is a growing need for affordable 5-Octave marimbas that can meet both student and school use needs. While there are many companies currently making 5-Octave marimbas, we think a few standout in […]
Keep improving and preparing as a student percussionist! Chops has several drum sets and keyboards available for rental that are perfect for home practice. Now is a great time of year to think about doing an upgrade that will help you prepare for spring semester work on solos and ensembles or even jazz band. See […]
As we move into colder nights and early mornings around the country, drumlines across the land will start to face one major issue: KEEPING DRUMS IN TUNE! We thought we would take some time this week to share some of the top tips we have for keeping your drums in tune with extreme weather changes […]
With every instrument in the percussion world, you always have multiple choices of which implement to use to get the sounds you are looking for in your performing ensembles. Today, we look a the two Grover Percussion mallets designed specifically for the chimes. The two mallet options offer a good balance and can work well […]
Everyone goes through ups and downs as a musician, and young musicians trying to get better are no strangers to those struggles. It is easy to get lost in the grind of practicing everyday to improve and at times hitting a wall that can be hard to push through. It is easy to find yourself […]
