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Drums & Percussion Lessons

Outside-the-Box Drumming with Dave Heilman

September 15, 2020August 7, 2023 Beth 2638 Views drums, percussion

How Drum Instructor Dave Heilman Stays Creative

Drums & Percussion Lessons Techniques

Jazz Comping Using Syncopation

September 15, 2020August 7, 2023 Beth 2996 Views percussion

Drum and percussion instructor Anthony Amodeo teaches an excerpt from Ted Reed’s book Syncopation for the Modern Drummer.

Drums & Percussion Instrument Essentials Lessons

A Word from Drum Instructor Anthony Amodeo

September 15, 2020August 7, 2023 Beth 3745 Views percussion

Anthony sums up the musical journey and how he keeps his students engaged.

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New Providence
Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri: 11am-6pm
Sat: 9am-3pm
Sun: Closed

Scotch Plains
Mon-Thurs: 12pm-8pm
Fri: 12pm-6pm
Sat: 9am-3pm
Sun: Closed

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Regular Hours

New Providence
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed

Scotch Plains
Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 8pm
Friday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed

Stefanie Santoro Video Introduction

Percussion

Upright Bass

Upright bass, also called string bass or double bass, is a member of the orchestra family. Just as often, however, it appears in jazz, bluegrass, folk, and other genres. With a large hollow body and 4 thick strings, the tones produced by the upright bass are low and rich. The instrument is capable of long, expressive tones when played with a bow; and short, percussive tones when plucked with the strings. String bass is a dynamic and impressive instrument to play!

Although it is one of the biggest instruments in band or orchestra, they come in a variety of sizes to accommodate younger players.

If this is your first year in orchestra, you may need to check with your music director to see if upright bass is an option.

Oboe

The oboe is a woodwind and a member of the double-reed family. It is played by blowing air through the reed, attached at the top of the instrument. The reed consists of two very thin pieces of cane, pressed together with a small opening to allow air to pass through. The sound can be high in pitch, but it has a variety of colorful tones, from bright and piercing to low and mysterious.

Oboe players must become familiar with the key system, which can appear complex at first. With daily practice and patience, playing the oboe can be fun and rewarding!

Viola

Violin

Cello

Trumpet

Want to hear more?
This video of the Rocky theme features trumpet as the main instrument:

Trombone

Want to hear more?
This video of Somewhere Over the Rainbow features trombone:

French Horn

Flute

Want to hear more?
This video of Under the Sea features the flute:

Clarinet

Want to hear more?
Check out our recording of Friend Like Me, featuring the clarinet and its wide tonal range:

Baritone Horn

Alto Saxophone

Want to hear more?
This video of It’s a Small World features the alto saxophone:

Jupiter JBN1000 Bassoon

ABS Resin body, full German Heckel key system.

Conn 6D Double French Horn

C.G. Conn “Artist” – Key of F/Bb, .468″ bore, 12″ small throat yellow brass bell, yellow brass mouthpipe, branches and slide crooks, nickel silver outside tubes, tapered rotors and bearings, all string linkages, clear lacquer finish.

Selmer LaVoix SAS280R Tenor Saxophone

High F# key, multiple adjusting screws, rocking table mechanism, Blue steel springs, treated leather pads with metal resonators, ribbed construction, hand engraved clear lacquered brass.

Selmer LaVoix SAS280R Alto Saxophone

High F# key, multiple adjusting screws, rocking table mechanism, Blue steel springs, treated leather pads with metal resonators, ribbed construction, hand engraved clear lacquered brass.

Conn 52H Trombone

Standard wrap F attachment with standard rotor, chrome plated nickel silver inner handslide, .525″/.547″ dual bore, 8-5/8″ rose brass bell, Clear lacquer finish.

Bach TR200S Bb Trumpet

Silver-plated body, .459″ bore, Stradivarius-style valve casing, Monel pistons, 1st slide thumb saddle, Adjustable 3rd slide finger ring, two-piece hand-hammered 4-13/16″ yellow brass bell.

King Silver Flair 2055T Bb Trumpet

Silver-plated body, 462″ bore, 4 7/8″ seamless bell, Monel pistons, 1st slide trigger, patented “quick release” 1st valve thumb trigger for easy intonation adjustments.

Jupiter JTR1100S Bb Trumpet

Silver plated yellow brass body, 4.8″ bell, 460″ bore, Monel pistons, 3rd valve slide throw ring and stop, 1st valve slide thumb saddle, reverse lead pipe.

Buffet E11 Bb Clarinet

Stained African blackwood and Dalbergia Melanoxylon body, nickel keys, double fishskin pads.

Powell-Sonare PS51BOF Flute

Open hole, B foot, Sterling silver genuine Powell head joint, silver-plated body and keys, offset G, Y arms, drawn tone holes, modern Powell scale.

Azumi AZ1SRBEO Flute

Open Hole, Offset G, Split E Mechanism, B Foot, Gizmo Key, Altus Z-Cut™ Professional Headjoint with .925 Sterling silver lip plate and riser, Altus-Bennett Scale, wide rib construction, silver-plated body and keys, French-style pointed key arms, stainless steel springs.

Azumi AZ1SRBO Flute

Open Hole, Offset G, B Foot, Gizmo Key, Altus Z-Cut™ Professional Headjoint with .925 Sterling Silver Lip Plate and Riser, Altus-Bennett Scale, wide rib construction, silver-plated body and keys, French-style pointed key arms, stainless steel springs.

Jupiter JFL1000RBO Flute

Open hole, B-foot, offset G key, .925 Sterling silver headjoint, silver-plated body and keys.

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Multiple selections allowed

Piano

Voice

Guitar

Ukulele

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Violin

Viola

Cello

Saxophone

Clarinet

Flute

Oboe

Bassoon

Trumpet

Trombone

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French Horn

Tuba

Music Production

Composition

Music Theory

Acting

Dance

Mandolin

Banjo

Musical Theater Audition Prep

TV/Film Audition Prep

Level*

Beginner

Intermediate (2-4 years previous playing experience)

Advanced (4+ years previous playing experience)

Lesson Format Preference*

At which of our locations would you like to take lessons?*

Teacher Preference

Optional. If you do not have a preference we will do our best to match the student with the best instructor.
Click here to view our teachers' profiles.

What days and times are best for lessons?

Additional information

Further questions, special needs requirements, etc.

How did you hear about us?

Rental Returns (Store only)

Please return your rental directly to Elefante Music

1790 Springfield Ave

New Providence, NJ 07974

School returns are no longer accepted at this time.

If you have any questions, please call us at 908-464-5928.

Thank you for renting from Elefante Music! Have a great summer!

Rental Returns Policy

There are no refunds for instrument rentals that are returned early within the trial rental period.
Instrument rentals that are on the monthly plan can be returned at any time with no obligation to continue.
If you choose to return a rental instrument at any time, whether during or after the trial rental period, you can either return it directly to Elefante Music, OR you can return it to the school as long as you obtain a Return Authorization number from Elefante Music.