Performance Music

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Ask The Experts – How To Care For Your Instruments

Here at Performance Music we have a large number of teachers, recording engineers, musicians, repair technicians and other personnel to help you learn, repair, maintain and enjoy your musical instruments. Our staff and experts will provide you with the necessary tools to properly care for and maintain your equipment for optimum performance. Here are some [...]

Our Musical Mission

Performance Music was founded in 1957. We have always been a local owned family store. My tenure as owner began in 1995. I think it’s very important for musicians to have options with regard to where they do business. Giving students more choices will keep rates affordable, which we hope will relate to more participation. [...]

Guitar and Bass Setups

Is your guitar or bass overdue for a setup? Performance Music will revitalize your instrument. Because of changes in weather, humidity and the wear and tear of play.Your guitar or bass could be in desperate need of a set-up. We offer an affordable rate for guitar and bass revitalization. GUITAR BASIC SET-UP $65 Electric and [...]

Instrument Lessons are Instrumental

Our most important goal is to create a great environment for people to learn and enjoy playing music. Our 25 teachers are some of the finest musician’s in Western Mass. And our rate of $70 per month for a 1/2 hr. private lesson every week is very affordable. We teach you the music you want [...]

Our Musical Mission

August 25th, 2011

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Performance Music was founded in 1957. We have always been a local owned family store. My tenure as owner began in 1995. I think it’s very important for musicians to have options with regard to where they do business. Giving students more choices will keep rates affordable, which we hope will relate to more participation. We would like to offer a few more reasons as to why you should do business with Performance Music.

1. You Will be a Priority. You will be very important to us. We will be committed to your success.

2. Service and Staff. The people who will be working for you are experienced musicians who have a vested interest in your success. They understand their success is related to serving you better, they are not just punching their time card.

3. Quality Instruments. We offer Yamaha Band Instruments. We feel as do many teachers, that Yamaha are some of the most consistant and reliable student instruments on the market. Read more »

FENDER VIBROLUX

January 20th, 2012

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1971 VINTAGE FENDER VIBROLUX

$1199 CLASSIC SOUND, 40 WATT 2X10, Reverb, Tremolo, Two Channel,Excellent Condition

Student Concert “The Boxes”

January 7th, 2012

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EVIL WAYS

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Ask The Experts – How To Care For Your Instruments

September 3rd, 2011

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Here at Performance Music we have a large number of teachers, recording engineers, musicians, repair technicians and other personnel to help you learn, repair, maintain and enjoy your musical instruments. Our staff and experts will provide you with the necessary tools to properly care for and maintain your equipment for optimum performance. Here are some tips from our experts to help you care for your equipment.

How To Prevent String Breakage – Greg “Guitar” Garstka

Yes, I am an expert at breaking strings. And here’s a trick I’ve learned to lessen that occurrence.
Before you put a new string on, take a normal pencil and rub the tip over bridge saddle. The bridge saddle is where the string rests as it comes out of the guitar or tailpiece. You can also rub some pencil lead over the nut near the first fret where the string rests.
WHY does this work? Because pencil lead is graphite, which acts as tiny lubricating ball bearings to smooth out a surface. When a string digs into a surface it can create tiny edges that then slowly cut the string. Also, strings are prone to break in these places due to tension points. So smooth em out and jam on. Read more »

Guitar and Bass Setups

August 25th, 2011

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Is your guitar or bass overdue for a setup? Performance Music will revitalize your instrument. Because of changes in weather, humidity and the wear and tear of play.Your guitar or bass could be in desperate need of a set-up. We offer an affordable rate for guitar and bass revitalization.

GUITAR BASIC SET-UP $65
Electric and Acoustic Electric
HollowBody Add $15
Hollow Body with Floating Bridge Add $25
Floyd Rose System Add $60

$65 Acoustic No Electronics we will

Intonate your guitar so it plays in tune
Adjust the truss rod to lower or raise action(height of strings)
Change strings (strings not included in price)
Polish & Clean Read more »

Instrument Lessons are Instrumental

August 1st, 2011

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Our most important goal is to create a great environment for people to learn and enjoy playing music. Our 25 teachers are some of the finest musician’s in Western Mass. And our rate of $70 per month for a 1/2 hr. private lesson every week is very affordable. We teach you the music you want to play; rock, jazz, country, classical etc. Just let us know what you’re interested in when you sign up and we will match you with a teacher that can guide you in your musical direction.

LESSON CENTER RATES AND POLICIES
The instructors at Performance Music include Professional Musicians, Professional Teachers, and College Music Majors. All are talented, gifted, and dedicated teachers. Read more »