Monthly Archives: February 2025

How To Clean Drums (Maintenance Tips)

Drums make perfect companions. They’re always there when you need them. They don’t judge you. They know how to make you happy. They come in all shapes and sizes and no matter your preference, there’s something for everyone. We need to care for the ones we love, right? And how better to do that than […]

Daily care and maintenance

Drum care is not that difficult. Basically, wipe it down after use. Occasionally, the hardware gets rusty, or parts with screws stop moving properly, so wipe the set down as much as possible. The piano polish called Piano Unicon is remarkably versatile, and can be used for polishing fittings, shells, and cymbals. Polishing the cymbals […]

How to Learn Drums – 10 Drum set Tips for Beginners

Learning to drum is one thing. But learning how to learn drums is a process of acquiring knowledge and skills that can guide your development for a lifetime. Beginners need to know the basics of the instrument, effective techniques, routines for development, and ideas about playing musically on the drum set. Before you go .. […]

Beginner’s Guide for How to Set Up a Drum Set

Experienced drummers know that how you arrange your drum kit has a direct effect on how you play and what you can do. However, learning how to set up your drum kit can be as challenging as actually playing, especially for beginner drummers! At the MARVIN EMPIRE, we teach musicians the fine points of drumming, from advanced drum techniques to proper […]

10 Tips for Beginner Drummers

If you are a beginner drummer, there is no doubt that you have chosen the best musical instrument! The drums are an incredibly important instrument because they find their home in every style of music. Other musicians depend on the drummer to keep the groove and hold everyone together in time with the beat.  Let’s […]

Violin Care & Maintenance: Tips & Advice

Those who skip cleanings or otherwise don’t maintain their violin can expect a degradation in sound and costly repairs Expand image down the line. Whether you’re brand new to the instrument or simply need a refresher, here are some general tips for taking care of your violin. Know How to Handle Your Violin If your violin teacher […]

Maintaining Your Violin: 5 Steps to Great Violin Care

Keep Your Violin Clean A clean violin is essential for both aesthetic appeal and optimal sound quality. Establishing a regular cleaning routine ensures your delicate instruments remain in excellent condition. Daily Wipe Down Maintaining your violin starts with a simple daily routine. After each practice session, gently wipe down your instrument with a soft, lint-free […]

How to Care for Your Violin: Essential Instrument Maintenance Tips and Techniques

The violin is an expensive, rather delicate instrument. Therefore, it’s important for beginners to understand basic instrument care tips and techniques that will maintain both its beauty and its sound quality. How do you maintain a violin? Violins are delicate instruments —  it’s important for beginners to be aware of basic violin maintenance tips and […]