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Party Time!!

MgMt. — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:54:35 +0000

Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

MgMt. — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:50:05 +0000

Check out Dollar Menu, one of our bands performing during the grand finale concert from 2012′s Original School of Rock camp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRb2UuQ5xKE

Rick Latham Drum Set Masterclass & Private Lessons!!

MgMt. — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:25:44 +0000

We are pleased to announce a rare opportunity to study with a drumming legend, Rick Latham!

Rick will hold a masterclass from 3 – 6 PM in our Wake Forest location on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Seating is

limited and tickets ($30) are required. You can also take a private one hour lesson with Rick the day of the

event for only $80. For tickets and info: email hidden; JavaScript is required

2013 Camp Dates & Registration Now Open!

MgMt. — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:23:17 +0000

2013 Summer Camp Dates Coming Soon!

MgMt. — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:13:50 +0000

Gift Cards make Awesome Gifts!

MgMt. — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:51:14 +0000

Rhythm & Music Classes For 2 – 5 Year Olds

MgMt. — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:48:24 +0000

Starting Thursday, October 25^th (4:30-5:30pm) Only $60 per month!

Young Drums is a preschool music class where students learn basic music skills while singing, dancing, and playing a variety of rhythm instruments.

Parents are encouraged to participate with their child in these educational classes. Each session contains developmentally appropriate activities that not only teach basic rhythmic phrases and an understanding of general music awareness, but they are a lot of FUN!

Plan to arrive 5 minutes early for each class to fill out name tags and greet the children and parents.

Space is limited so sign up now to reserve your spot!

Pedal Or The Metal

MgMt. — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:39:58 +0000

We really like Mapex drums and hardware and have been a big supporter of the company, so when they announced this new promotion we thought it would make a great holiday gift, so if you are thinking drums for Christmas this is a great opportunity. Pair this promotion with our Instrument/Lesson Package program and it’s the best deal anywhere, (you can’t get it on Amazon or any of the internet dealers)!

Check out Mapex drum’s “Pedal Or The Metal” deal. With the purchase of any New Meridian Maple or Birch Shell Pack or Complete Set you get a Free P710TW Double Pedal ($339.00 Retail Value) or a Free 13” x 3.5” Steel Piccolo Snare Drum – Model MPST3354 (a $124.99 Retail Value).

With the purchase of any New Horizon Birch Lacquer Shell Pack or Complete Set you get a Free P500TW Double Pedal ($199.00 Retail Value) or a Free 13” x 3.5” Steel Piccolo Snare Drum – Model MPST3354 (a $124.99 Retail Value).

Group Guitar & Back To School Music Lessons

MgMt. — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:37:49 +0000

Group Guitar are only $15 per one hour session and meet weekly in our studios.

It’s back to school time and now is the time to register for our group guitar and piano classes at any of our Raleigh/Durham, NC locations. Focusing on the mechanics and theory of playing the instrument, our group classes are only $15 per hour and meet weekly with pur professional teachers to take you through notation studies, songs, music mechanics, ear training, sight reading, proper playing techniques and so much more.

With small classes and a laid back atmosphere these are great for the beginning musician.

Now registering for these class dates and time:

Fridays, starting October 26th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in our Raleigh (Brier Creek) location.

Thursdays, starting November 15th from 6:15 – 7:15 in our Wake Forest location.

We’re A Top 100!!

MgMt. — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:58:52 +0000

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that Progressive Music Center has been selected as a Top 100 Dealer. The award will be presented to the top music merchants from across the country at the organization’s annual summer music product trade show, Summer NAMM, held in Nashville, Tenn. Progressive Music Center is also in the running to receive NAMM’s Dealer of the Year award at the July 13, 2012, presentation ceremony.

Music product retailers were judged using a numeric rating by a panel of impartial expert judges selected by, but not otherwise affiliated with NAMM. Progressive Music Center received this recognition because they:

Show a clear understanding that the success of a retail store is directly related to customer satisfaction
Provide a retail experience worth returning for and recommending others to

Prepare for future success with sound planning, marketing and training initiatives
Use the web and social media in engaging, effective ways

In addition to Dealer of the Year, Progressive Music Center is also in the running for best curb appeal, best ad, best merchandising and display, best use of social media, best sales promotion, best website and the SupportMusic Local Advocacy and Wanna Play “Music Makes a Difference” awards.