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20/04/2018

Alto New Product Launch

Alto professional was founded in 2000 by a passionate team of audio engineers striving to produce products that delivered superior performance at affordable price points for use in live performance settings. through the use of modern manufacturing techniques, cutting edge DSP technology, and sophisticated design, Alto has succeeded in producing a range of products that provide both exceptional performance and exceptional value for the performing musician and live sound engineer. We have new exciting products that have just been released! Coming to you we have: TS315 2000 Watt 15 Inch... Read More

19/04/2018

Yamaha Reface CS

The Yamaha Reface CS takes inspiration from the legendary CS80 and other CS Control Synthesizers and packs it into a mini – yet still very playable – portable synthesizer. It sounds huge, is great fun and very usable at home, on stage, in the studio, on the bus, in a café, on the beach… With the legendary Yamaha Control Synthesizer series, introduced in 1976, music history was written by artists like Vangelis, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. In keeping with tradition, the reface CS unites simple handling and creative sounds... Read More

18/04/2018

Martin Guitar Launch Day at our Bolton Store

On Saturday 19th May, we are hosting a very exciting event over at our Bolton store. This will be our launch day for our amazing new stock of Martin Guitars. Martin is regarded as one of the best guitar brands in the world, and have been for decades. Each guitar is built with passion and innovation being poured into it. Loved by guitarists all over the world, and by us at Rimmers Music – we are now overjoyed to have them as one of our guitar brands! Martin acoustic guitars... Read More

17/04/2018

New Alesis Electric Drum Kits

We have two new exciting products to share with you that are now in stock at Rimmers Music. We have two new fantastic Alesis drum kits available that make great additions to our wide range of electronic kits. Firstly, we have the Alesis Command Mesh Kit: The Alesis Command Mesh Kit is a complete 8-piece electronic drum kit that includes everything the modern drummer needs to play like a pro. It features a 10″ dual-zone mesh snare and three 8″ dual-zone mesh tom pads for great feel and natural response,... Read More

16/04/2018

Marble Place Shopping Centre Southport

Another shopping centre week ahead for us here at Rimmers Music, we will be in Marble Place Shopping Centre in Southport from the 14th-19th May, promoting our music school! If you want to pop down and see us we will have our music teachers promoting all week, this will be a great opportunity for all ages and abilities to see what kind of music lessons we offer! Our Southport Store is just a 7 minute walk from the Marble Place shopping centre, so you can even pop down and see... Read More

12/04/2018

New Exciting Release – Yamaha P-125

Yamaha have released a new personal piano, the P-125 – a compact digital piano that combines incredible piano performance with user-friendly design. The P-125 builds on its predecessor the P115, it is designed to be as user-friendly as possible, allowing you to take your music anywhere. It produces the dynamic, high-quality sound and natural piano touch response expected from Yamaha pianos while maintaining a sleek and slim footprint. The modest design of the P-125 was created with user accesibility in mind. With the goal of being as user-friendly and approachable... Read More

Teacher Talk With Lee Bradbury at Rimmers Music 11/04/2018

Teacher Talk: Lee Bradbury

Teacher Talk: Lee Bradbury Moving away from Guitarists in this week’s “Teacher Talk” we’re chatting to piano and keyboard teacher Lee Bradbury who is once again over at our Leyland Rimmers Music School. Having taken lessons at Rimmers Music Leyland himself as a child, Lee was already well versed in piano & keyboard lessons before starting his teaching career with us 5 years ago. An accomplished jazz pianist, Lee covers all of the popular piano styles, from pop to rock, classical to musical, and as he aptly demonstrates above, jazz... Read More

10/04/2018
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How Important is Music Education In Schools?

Almost all of us enjoy music, whether we enjoy listening, playing or singing along – but have we ever studied music? Many schools miss out on this super interesting subject throughout education plans, not only is it enjoyable for students but it also comes with many benefits for both education and everyday life! Often times, teachers and parents themselves report that studying music teaches discipline, perseverance, and work ethic. We find that the best benefits of musical education are: Encourages Involvement When it comes to the school curriculum, the basic... Read More

09/04/2018

Rimmers Music proudly supporting LIPA

You probably already know who LIPA are, they are not just any performing arts school. According to Sir Paul McCartney, it is one of the best performing arts schools in the world! “LIPA is a specialist university-level provider of world-class learning for performers and those who make performance possible. By studying a Degree or Foundation Certificate, you become part of a creative community where you can grow, experiment and succeed. Our aim is for you to spend your life doing what you love and are good at while being paid... Read More

06/04/2018
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Alderley Edge Festival Piano Sale

On Sunday 13th May, we will be hosting an exclusive Kawai piano sale in the Alderley Edge Festival hall between the hours of 11am-5pm. We will be here to offer you expert advice and even greater deals. With exclusive discounts throughout our Kawai range, this is not an event to be missed. We will have a full range on display including grand, upright and acoustic, all with massive reductions. Exclusive Discounts on the day not to be missed! Meet the Kawai Piano Specialist Team Expert Advice Directly From Kawai Piano... Read More