View this email in a web browser Featured Artist - Caleb Chapman Crescent Super Band has just released their latest full length album, "What It Is". The album will soon be available on iTunes. CD's can be purchased at www.crescentsuperband.com. The Crescent Super Band will also be one of the feature artists at the Telluride Jazz Celebration (Colorado) this summer with special guest Roy Hargrove. Learn More Padded Sax Straps Rico's Padded Saxophone Straps feature breathable Memory Foam to provide extra comfort. Available with coated metal hook or sturdy plastic hook. Learn More Make The Switch Universities and High Schools across the nation are making the switch to Evans Drumheads for their consistency, durability and sound. Evans has created the "Make the Switch" program to make it even easier for you to switch your drum heads to the brand used by many of today's top marching ensembles. Learn More The New Marching EC2 The highly acclaimed sound of the EC2 with Sound Shaping Technology is now available for marching tenors! The new MEC2 heads are being used by top marching groups like Boston Crusaders and Teal Sound. Learn More Featured Educator - Renata Bratt Renata Bratt is an eclectic player and educator well versed in jazz, rock, orchestral playing. "I use D'Addario Kaplan Strings because they give me the sound I need when I need it - jazz, rock, classical and Americana," says Ms. Bratt of preferred string. Learn More Online Lessons D'Addario artist Christian Howes' Creative Strings Academy helps students, teachers, amateurs and pros learn about improvisation, education, the music business and more – all through online lessons. Sign up now for a free trial at christianhowes.com! Learn More Ron Blake Discuss His Practice Routine Rico artist discusses the importance of developing a practice routine and how it will help students to find new ways to improve. Dennis DeLucia Quick Tip: Grip Dennis DeLucia's weekly Quick Tip videos showing us the proper technique for gripping the stick. First Year Technique: Getting The Best Sound From Your Double Bass Follow the First Year Technique videos for double bass. This month's video from Paul Sharpe demonstrates how to get the best sound from your double bass.   Email Preferences If you are interested in other instruments, visit our profile management page to ensure you receive all the information you want! There are two ways to buy online. Select "Add to Cart" to complete your purchase and have it delivered to you via our network of participating dealers. Or select "Online Retailers" to link to a list of our preferred online retailers carrying the products you're looking for. Either way you can purchase our products at competitive prices.