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Progressive Uses iPad (and we like it so far)

MgMt. — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:27:00 +0000

For several years now Progressive Music Center has believed in the use of new technologies and related hardware in the creation and education of music making. So when the Apple iPad hit the market we could not wait to get our hands on the device and see how it can be applied to our teaching curriculums. We are currently experimenting with the iPad and working to integrate it into our teaching rooms by allowing all of our staff to use and discover the Apps and ideas that the iPad brings to the table. (one recommendation: please add a camera!)

With our upcoming summer MusicTech programs and our growing expansion into lessons and programs in the music technology field, we will begin to incorporate more tech trends into our teaching rooms, and offer programs that put our students at the forefront of creating, designing and distributing their music in today’s wired environment.

Although a little pricey up front the verdict on the iPad is good, especially when you can use it for downloading tabs and notation, videos, lyrics and so many useful teaching tools. if it’s anything like the iPhone, the amount of really good Apps that will get introduced will make it an even better tool for our students and teachers as time goes on and the iPad becomes even more mainstream in households.

Fender Now in Stock!

MgMt. — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:49:00 +0000

Progressive Music Center is proud to announce that we are now an authorized Fender dealer!! We have Strats, Tele’s, basses, amps, acoustics and all accessories in stock and ready to go!

Wake Forest location: 919. 453. 1688

Raleigh Location: 919. 787. 1688

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MusicTech Camp Article

MgMt. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:16:00 +0000

If you are planing to attend our upcoming summer camps, here’s a great article that will discuss some of the recording ideas we’ll present during MusicTech 09′.

Ethan Powell’s Awesome Derby Car!

MgMt. — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:01:00 +0000

NAMM People

MgMt. — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:45:00 +0000

Progressive’s Billy Cuthrell with Gene Simmons

Alicia Keys andKeyboard Magazine Eds…

The Bangles

Progressive’s Dexter Horton & Iron Maiden’s Niko McBrain

Carmine Appice at the dDrum booth

GWAR

Lacy from VH1′s Rock Of Love

She digs GWAR

Kyle

Going, Going, Gone!

MgMt. — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:22:00 +0000

2008 is outta’ here and we’re looking forward to all the cool stuff coming up in the new year.

We kick off 2009 with a trip to California to attend the NAMM show January 15 – 18. Progressive instructors Dexter Horton, Chuck Barchuk and Kyle Long will be roaming the NAMM floors checking out new gear and attending meetings over the 4 day event. Look for cool new gear showing up in our retail shop from this trip and look for pictures and entries of the show here and on our website.

In 2009 our Raleigh, NC location will move into a bigger and better space at Briar Creek (70 & TW Alexander) that will offer some very cool features and amenities for our students. We are pushing for a late March/early April opening, but we’ll have more details, a sneak peak at our floor plan and teaching room layouts and grand opening info. as we move along in our build out. The transition will be seamless and our teachers are very excited about the new space!

As always, please have a safe New Years Eve celebration and we look forward to a great 2009!

New Dean Arrivals

MgMt. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:40:00 +0000

Stop in and check out our new daily arrivals of 2009 Dean guitars, basses & acoustics. We have the new EVO 1000 in Metallic Charcoal (pictured above) and Cherry Sunburst, plus new exotic wood acoustics!

Rock Academy

MgMt. — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:47:00 +0000

We are pleased to announce Rock Academy – the updated version of our popular Student Band Jam program where we place students into bands for rehearsals and performances. Rock Academy will offer everyone the opportunity to play in a band, no matter if you take lessons with Progressive or with someone else. (Shame on you for not taking your lessons with Progressive, but that’s another post:)

It’s simple to get started. Here’s the scoop:

Introductory price is only $10.00 per rocker.
Rehearsals are weekly for one hour
Space is limited
Minimum of 3 members per band are needed to schedule a rehearsal
No Make-Ups are offered for any reason

Ready to Rock? Call us to get in your band.

919. 453. 1688 (Wake Forest) 919. 787. 1688 (Raleigh)

Battle of the Bands

MgMt. — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:21:00 +0000

In a band? Want to win cash and prizes? Want to impress your friends? Progressive Music Center and Raleigh Parks & Rec. is giving your band a chance to put down the fake guitar hero controller and play real music for real people and win real prizes. October 4th, at Laurel Hills Community Center. Call 831. 6688 for details and info.

Tell Us What You Really Think, Hampton…

MgMt. — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:33:00 +0000

Hampton The Rock Camp Intern shares his personal thoughts on just how great our Original School of Rock Camps are…