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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Playground Music Center - Northwest Florida and South Alabama School Band Headquarters

Did you know...Playground Music Center has been renting band instruments to schools in Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama since 1961? Visit our rental website for more information and rent online with our easy and safe rental application...
Playground Music Center - Northwest Florida School Band Headquarters#!rentals

Friday, August 12, 2011

Playground Music School Welcomes Tiffany Reeves

Tiffany graduated Cum Laude from Troy University with Bachelors in Music Education. During her time at Troy she served as principal clarinetist in the Symphony Band, Concert Bands and was a member of the University Chamber Winds Ensemble. She was also an active member in the “Sound of the South” Marching band serving as Clarinet section leader and was a student ambassador to the John M. Long School of Music through Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity. She has studied clarinet for 12 years under Philip Cadle, Ray Smith, and Dr. Timothy Phillips.


Before attending Troy, she went to Baker School where she excelled in both academics and music, receiving superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble competitions on both clarinet and piano. Tiffany was a member of the Okaloosa County Honor Band, Florida All-State Band, and the Troy University Southeastern United States Honor Band throughout her middle and high school career.


CALL OUR FORT WALTON BEACH STORE AT 850-243-2514 FOR SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY.
Since 1961

 

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

G-DEC® 3 Freakout Video Contest

Fender G-DEC® 3 Freak Out Video Contest
Fender invites you to freak out this summer on your G-DEC amp and win huge prize packages including a $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree, $5,000 and $2,500 Fender gear packages, Hal Leonard G-DEC songbooks, Blue Microphones and more.

G-DEC® 3 Freakout Video Contest

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

WANNA TEACH? Playground Music School is Hiring!

Playground Music Center's Music School is now hiring piano, brass and reed instrument teachers at the Fort Walton Beach location (Uptown Station). Please call Dick at 850-243-2514 for more information.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Line 6 :: Free Software Updates Just Released

Line 6 :: Software
FREE HD AMP MODELS AND MORE FOR ALL POD® HD PROCESSORS
Power-boost your POD HD multi-effect with an additional six HD amp models and five amp parameters – all for free! Why? Because we want to thank you for making POD HD multi-effects so successful!
Firmware update v1.3 includes six HD amp models based on* channels from three classic American combos (the "Vibrato" channel of a Fender® Deluxe Reverb®, the "Vibrato" channel of a Fender® Twin Reverb® and the "Bright" channel of a Fender® Bassman®), two British half stacks (the "Normal" channel of a Park 75 and the "Normal" channel of a Marshall® JTM-45 MkII) and a high-gain Line 6 original.
Five additional, fully adjustable amp parameters don each new HD amp model (and will be added to the HD amp models you already have). Further customize essential aspects of tube amp feel and behavior with Sag, Hum, Bias, Bias Excursion and Master Volume.
Meet your new HD amp models:
Blackface 'Lux VIB
The "Vibrato" channel rounds out the HD model based on* the classic combo that's considered by many to be the ultimate studio amp: Fender® Deluxe Reverb®.
Blackface Double VIB
Fender® Twin Reverb® is an all-time classic of biting twang and shimmering clean tones. This model is based on* a Fender® Twin Reverb® "Vibrato" channel, which is a separate preamp circuit with clipping characteristics that are different than the "Normal" channel due to an additional 12AX7 tube stage.
Tweed B-Man BRT
Based on* a Fender® Bassman®, the amp that started it all – instant rock and roll tone. This model is based on the amp's "Bright" channel, which provides a different voicing from the "Normal" channel by utilizing the second half of the first preamp tube. (The "Normal" channel uses the first half only). High frequencies are increased due to the addition of a bright cap across the volume knob.
Brit J-45 NRM
This model is based on* a Marshall® JTM-45 MkII, which marked the beginning of the distinctively bright and crunchy sound that Marshall amps are known for. The "Normal" channel is adept at big, bold clean tones.
Brit P-75 NRM
Based on* the "Normal" channel of a Park 75, a Jim Marshall-designed amp that enjoys cult status for its powerful Plexi-style tones. The "Normal" channel delivers a slightly darker tone than the "Bright" channel, a model of which already appears in POD HD.
Line 6 Elektrik
A face-melting, soul-weeping Line 6 original with high-gain capacity, interactive presence and mid-range controls. Careful, this might hurt a little…
Firmware update v1.3 is available for all POD HD multi-effect products. To get it just connect your POD HD via USB to your computer, run Line 6 Monkey™ and follow the instructions.
Click here to read the release notes on the software page.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

My Review


Extremely Entertaining!

By The Webmaestro from Fort Walton Beach, FL on 5/7/2011

 

5out of 5

Pros: Excellent Craftsmanship, Great Sound, Durable, Great Intonation

Best Uses: As a toy, Jam Sessions, Practice, Performance

Describe Yourself: Experienced

This instrument is a lot of fun and is really easy to learn and play. Despite the low price, it sounds authentic and is perfectly tuned unlike other beginner steel drums.

Jumbie Jam Steel Drum Review

Tags: Steel, Mu, Lessons, Using Product, Playing, Demo, Pan, Tips, Drum, Lesson, Drumming, Drums, Making, Music

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

LEDJ416 LED Mobile Lighting System

Available at Playground Music Center!

A new LED version of the popular DJ416 mobile lighting system. Includes 4 LED lamps in red, yellow, blue and green. Each lamp has 72 cool-running, bright LEDs and uses only 4 watts (16 watts total power use for the whole system!). 4 attractive aluminum par cans included in either polished or black finish. The LEDF416 controller includes a 3-pedal foot switch for sound-active chase/speed chase select, full-on and blackout control. 30 ft cable included, as well as the LTS06 9-foot tripod stand. Linkable controllers via 3-pin XRL connections. Available in Black or Polished PAR cans

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