DuBaldo Music Center’s 70th Anniversary Celebration – 2023 – The “Platinum” Anniversary

The year 2023 will be a major milestone for DuBaldo Music Center, marking 70 years in business! We have several special things in the works for our 70th Anniversary Celebration, from customized gift-ware and memorabilia to exclusively optioned instruments and much more! Stay tuned for the official announcements in late 2022, or sign-up to our…

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2023 Duck Race – June 10th at Charter Oak Park

The DUCK RACE is back! Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 Tickets: $5 per duckPlace: Charter Oak Park, Manchester CTRace Time: 2:00 PM Tickets available for purchase in Manchester, CT: ~ DuBaldo Security Systems, 164 East Center St. Manchester~ Highland Park Market, 317 Highland St. Manchester~ Lutz Children’s Museum, 247 S. Main St. Manchester~ “Art in…

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What Does a Guitar Amplifier Do?

Whether you’re an intermediate or advanced guitar player, the amplifier is an important part of creating your sound. While shopping around, learn how guitar amplifiers work, what they do and their key features. How a Guitar Amplifier Works Electric and acoustic-electric guitars are equipped with a pickup. The amplifier takes the signal, sends it through…

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When Should You Buy a 6-String Bass?

The electric bass evolved from the upright version, keeping the same string names, range and intervals but with a more portable form for jazz and rock playing. On the other hand, the bass has proven to be more than just a rhythm instrument. Advances in design, including five and six-string electric basses and the Bass…

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What to Look for in a Brass Instrument

Whether your child has signed up for the school band or you’ve been inspired to pick up a brass instrument after listening to jazz music, you may be unsure where to start. The brass family ranges from higher-pitched trumpets to lower-pitched tubas, all of which are made from a brass alloy. These instruments all have…

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Solid-Body vs. Hollow-Body Electric Guitars

Whether you’re searching for your first electric guitar or considering an upgrade, you have two general choices. A solid-body guitar, which is typically considered more rock and blues-oriented, or a hollow-body, seen most frequently in jazz music. The hybrid semi-hollow body acts as a midpoint between these two. Based on your style of playing and…

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When Should You Rent a Musical Instrument?

If you’re interested in learning to play an instrument or your child needs one to practice for the school band, consider a rental program. DuBaldo Music Center offers a starting point if you’re not ready to make the financial investment of purchasing an instrument. Here’s what you should consider. Benefits of Instrument Rental Programs Generally…

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Benefits of Music Lessons

Mastering a new skill can be challenging. If you or your child are interested in learning to play an instrument, music lessons can help keep you motivated and on the track to success. Turn to the experts at DuBaldo Music Center! Our experienced and friendly teachers can help you reach your goals. Here are a…

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The Anatomy of Drums

Do you play the drums or are interested in learning? Whether you have years of experience or none at all, drumming is known to have a positive impact on our lives. Expressing yourself through music can ease anxiety! Before starting to play, you should familiarize yourself with the different pieces comprising a drum set. Here…

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Instrument Care Guide: Clarinet

Have you recently started playing the clarinet? This beautiful woodwind instrument is played by a wide variety of people, from students to professional jazz musicians! There are many different types of clarinets with the most common being the B-flat and Bass clarinets. No matter the type of clarinet, it’s important to take care of the instrument…

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