Rhythm and Grooves Music Academy

We now have Fans Cymbals at Rhythm & Grooves!

Gold Quiet Tone Set: $106.35 w/free bag
Silver Quiet Tone Set: $100.45 w/free bag

Dawn Series and Dual Series Pricing
14” Pair of Hi Hats- $109.89
16” Crash Cymbal- $65.23
18” Crash Cymbal- $81.76
20” Ride Cymbal- $123.52
*Free Cymbal Bag with purchase of set

Brilliance Series
14” Pair of Hi Hats- $126.57
16” Crash Cymbal- $72.92
18” Crash Cymbal- $92.20
20” Ride Cymbal- $143.82
*Free Cymbal Bag with purchase of set

Basice Series
14” Pair of Hi Hats- $103.00
16” Crash Cymbal- $61.63
18” Crash Cymbal- $77.70
20” Ride Cymbal- $122.07
*Free Cymbal Bag with purchase of set

B8 Pro
14” Pair of Hi Hats- $65.46
16” Crash Cymbal- $47.60
18” Crash Cymbal- $59.14
20” Ride Cymbal- $74.80
*Free Cymbal Bag with purchase of set

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

Visit us on Black Friday to take advantage of these one day deals. Or, just stop by and talk drum with us. We'd love to see you!

-10-20% Off Cymbals
-15% Off ALL Preowned Gear
-5% Off All Drum Sticks and Drum Heads

**ASK ABOUT OUR FREE INTRO LESSONS!**

All-West Prep Lessons are in full swing and we have some spots still available!

WHAT IS ALL WEST?

All West is the regional honor band for all middle and high school students in West TN
The top High School Students who audition for All West can be selected for All State Band.

WHY AUDITION?

All West is a great way for students to expand their musical horizons, learn the audition process, and receive feedback from world class musicians. (It also looks great on a college application!)

RHYTHM & GROOVES IS THE GO-TO PLACE TO PREPARE FOR ANY AUDITION!

Last year, Rhythm & Grooves had eleven students make All West Honor Band throughout Middle and HIgh School

R&G Also had students accepted to schools of music at North Texas University, Lee University, and University of Memphis

Are you or your student interested in auditioning for All West next year? Rhythm & Grooves is the perfect place for you!

Visit rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com
to schedule a lesson!

It’s been a minute but we’re back with another Meet the Instructor Monday! Introducing one of our percussion instructors, Jacob Hargrove.

Jacob Hargrove is an electrifying percussionist who has paved a unique artistic self and strives to cultivate the same for his students. Jacob has had a diverse career in music, having had many opportunities to perform world-wide and teach across the United States. Born in Memphis, Jacob first developed his music foundation at the local Academy of Percussive Arts, granting him opportunities to perform regularly with the Memphis Repertory Orchestra, Eroica Ensemble, and the Germantown Symphony.

Jacob earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at The University of Tennessee at Martin and his Master’s Degree in Music Performance at Bowling Green State University. He has worked with many world-renowned artists performing in masterclasses, including Robert Van Sice, Jisu Jung, Sō Percussion, Sandbox Percussion, Third Coast Percussion, Scott Herring, Mike Sammons, and more.

A key role in Jacob’s career is teaching the next generation of musicians. His teaching philosophy is to provide enrichment through the lens of music. In 2022, he served as a music mentor for the Detroit Symphony Civic Youth Ensembles, granting him opportunities to foster young Detroit musicians’ artistic voices. Jacob has taught marching, concert, and jazz percussion at various high schools and middle schools throughout Tennessee and Ohio. He has also been a teacher at the Academy of Percussive Arts High School and Junior High Percussion Camps, the Bartlett City Schools Instrument Fair, and a global percussion teacher at Bowling Green State University and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Folkloric West-African diasporic music is a stronghold in Jacob’s career. He has studied and performed various styles of music from Trinidad & Tobago, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Brazil, Cuba, and many more countries. He received grants in 2017 and 2019 to study music abroad in Trinidad & Tobago and Ghana respectively, granting him opportunities to perform and study with world-class musicians in those countries. Jacob was the lead steel pan player and band manager for Jamaica Me Happy, where they would play in various venues throughout Kentucky and Tennessee. While studying at the University of Tennessee at Martin, his percussion ensemble was awarded 1st place at the PASIC 2017 World Percussion Ensemble Competition in Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to performing and studying these styles, Jacob has also taught and led many world music ensembles, including the Falcon Samba Bateria and the various styles for the University of Tennessee at Martin World Percussion Ensemble. He is currently a musician for the Pan-African Theater Ensemble, which presents African and Afro-diasporic theatrical works at various conferences around the world.

He has also performed as a classical percussion soloist and chamber musician in various events and concert series. He performed his debut solo marimba concert in 2020, titled An Afternoon of Marimba, which was a part of the Wood County District Public Library concert series. Jacob has also performed as a soloist and chamber musician for the World Bizarre concert series at the Soleil Garden Center in Union City, the Perform or Die concert series at Howard’s Club in Bowling Green, the PASIC Percussion Ensemble Competition in Indianapolis, the Youth Music Exchange concert series at the University of Trinidad & Tobago, and the Eighth International Conference on Music and Minimalism.

Currently, Jacob is working as the Music Coordinator for the upcoming documentary Victory: The Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Community. He is collaborating with composers, performers, rappers, and music producers to produce a full length soundtrack of new music for the documentary.

Lots of drum kits arriving before the holidays. Stop by 6769 Stage Rd in Bartlett, TN and begin your drumming journey. Also, don’t forget to ask about a free intro lesson.

Time for another round of Meet The Instructor with our Piano Instructor: Lori Lester-Kovar!

Lori Lester-Kovar is a pianist from Memphis, TN. She studied piano privately with Gina Neupert before attending the University of Memphis where she was classically trained under concert pianist Cathal Breslin. She received the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music talent-based scholarship at the University of Memphis where she graduated with honors with a bachelors degree in International Business and double minored in Japanese and Piano Performance. She has performed in concerts and recitals throughout her community and internationally.



Lori has an extensive repertoire of solo and chamber music. She was the pianist for her high school choir during her senior year. Throughout her undergrad, she accompanied voice and string students.



During her free time, Lori is usually reading or hanging out with her husband and their three corgis. She loves to travel and tries to visit a new country every year.

Time to introduce our new series known as !

First up is our newest addition to the R&G Team: Zack Corpus.

Zack Corpus is Assistant Professor of Practice for Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Memphis.

From 2015-2022, he taught 5th-12th grade band and orchestra in the Tennessee and Alabama. He has played with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and Alabama Winds as well as being in demand as a performer and private teacher.

Zack has placed students consistently in the all-district and all-state bands of Kansas, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama as well as the competitions of the International Tuba Euphonium Association and Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival.

He holds degrees from Kansas State University, the University of North Texas, and the University of Memphis. His primary teachers are Phillip Black, Steven Maxwell, Don Little, Brian Bowman, and Kevin Sanders.

If you or anyone you know is interested in a lesson with Zack, visit rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com for more information!

The Tipton County Marching Band Showcase was a winner! Love to see so many people supporting the arts.
Congratulations to Covington High School, Brighton High School, and Munford High School bands on a wonderful night of camaraderie and music making.

9 yr old Seba Stephens' SLAMMIN' Drum Solo 🥁 / O'Keefe Music Foundation

Some Afro Cuban to start your weekend.

9 yr old Seba Stephens' SLAMMIN' Drum Solo 🥁 / O'Keefe Music Foundation Produced by The O’Keefe Music Foundationhttps://www.okmusicfoundation.orgLEARN MORE DOWN BELOWSeba Stephens / Age 9 / Drums / https://www.instagram.com/sebaj...

9 yr old's ADORABLE "More Human Than Human" v2 / O'Keefe Music Foundation

Rhythm & Grooves student, Seba Stephens, throwing down on the drums in this newly released O’Keefe Music Foundation video. We had a great time working on this.

9 yr old's ADORABLE "More Human Than Human" v2 / O'Keefe Music Foundation Produced by The O’Keefe Music Foundationhttps://www.okmusicfoundation.orgLEARN MORE DOWN BELOWMore Human Than Human by White Zombie-Download OMF’s version of...

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**ALL WEST PREP LESSONS NOW AVAILABLE**

WHAT IS ALL WEST?

All West is the regional honor band for all middle and high school students in West TN
The top High School Students who audition for All West can be selected for All State Band.

WHY AUDITION?

All West is a great way for students to expand their musical horizons, learn the audition process, and receive feedback from world class musicians. (It also looks great on a college application!)

RHYTHM & GROOVES IS THE GO-TO PLACE TO PREPARE FOR ANY AUDITION!

Last year, Rhythm & Grooves had eleven students make All West Honor Band throughout Middle and HIgh School

R&G Also had students accepted to schools of music at North Texas University, Lee University, and University of Memphis

Are you or your student interested in auditioning for All West next year? Rhythm & Grooves is the perfect place for you!

Visit rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com
to schedule a lesson!

Was fortunate to hang out with THE Bob Moses today at the shop. Thanks for dropping in, Bob. I look forward to hanging and talking more soon.

To say our marching camp was a success is an understatement! The students closed out their last day with a performance of everything they learned this week. Great job to everyone on all of their hard work and we can't wait to do it again next summer!

Special thank you to Zeke David for the tremendous amount of work and knowledge that he presented to the students this week.

Next week wraps up our 2022 Summer Camp Series with our Drum Set Camp. But there is still a ton of great teaching happening at Rhythm & Grooves all through the summer!

Tenor Day!

Marching Camp Day 1 with is all about the fundamentals of drumming.

We’re having a blast at start-up camp! These guys are doing great work and will be miles ahead of their peers come day one in band class.

Marching camp starts next week and drum set camp after that. Lots of fun things happening this month.

Got out with the crew today and ran the Navy Ten Nautical Miler. Proud to run to support our Mid-South Military community.

Congrats to Rhythm & Grooves students and .nelson3117 for earning spots with MCDC this summer. Super proud of these young men.

Sometimes you need a little drum in your life.

*SUMMER CAMP SHIRT REVEAL*

•All students who register by May 21st
will receive a camp shirt!

•Early registration for the Percussion Startup Camp is extended until this Friday.

•Students who also start a lessons contract will receive a discount on camp fees!

•Visit https://rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com/camps for more information!

I’ve had lots of inquiries and the answer is yes, we still have spots open for all three camps. Call, email, or visit our website for more information about how you or your child can join us this summer.

https://rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com/camps

Don’t miss out on your chance to work with during our marching percussion camp this summer, June 13th-17th. Visit our website for more information.

Zeke David is a graduate of the University of Memphis where he earned a bachelors in Music Business. Currently, Zeke is an active writer/arranger/teacher for various high schools, universities, and professional organizations throughout the United States.

His performance background includes five years with the University of Memphis Mighty Sound of the South, one summer with the Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps, and four summers with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, where they won two High Drum Trophies and one World Championship. Zeke has also been a performing member in professional drumlines with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Zeke also has experience working with drum and bugle corps, including The Phantom Regiment, Crossmen, and most recently the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps.

Drum sets for all sizes here!

Early Bird prices and free t shirt offer ends May 1st.

Information and registration packet can be downloaded at
https://rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com/camps

For questions please contact us here.

Email: [email protected]

Call/text: 901-701-7977

Congratulations to Jackson Palmer for completing Breaking it Down for Kids Book 2! This young man is having a blast and moving in to Book 3!

Picture #1: Ethan Nelson University of North Texas

Picture #2: Ben Atkinson Lee University

Picture #3: Colton Renfrow University of Memphis

Super proud of these students. Please help me congratulate these young percussionist on their hard work.

R.I.P. Taylor. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

We are pleased to announce or Rhythm & Grooves Summer Camp Series!

Throughout the month of June we are offering a diverse variety of camps for players of all ages!

Visit
rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com/camps for more information!

New wall art in the store. Looking forward sharing many event photos from this spot.

Really happy with how this restoration came out.

Congratulations to all of our students who made All West Honor Band!

All West is a great way for students to expand their musical horizons, learn the audition process, and receive feedback from world class musicians. (It also looks great on a college application!)

Are you or your student interested in auditioning for All West next year? Rhythm & Grooves is the perfect place for you!

Future Music Producers!

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering an introductory music course this winter!

Our guest instructor Mike Wade aka will walk you through the basics of music production and beat making.

On this course you will learn from scratch the basics of navigating a DAW as well as basic music production techniques.

You won’t want to miss this!

Classes are every Friday from 6:30-8:00 starting January 28th.

Stop by, call the store, or visit rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com for more information!

Have you always wanted to learn how to read and write music?

Are you planning on majoring in music in college?

Come take our Music Theory Basics Course!

We’ll demystify the inner workings of contemporary music through a nine week course focusing on:

* Music Notation
* Pitch
* Rhythm
* Equal Temperament
* Scales
* Chords
* Modes
* The Circle of Fifths
* And Much More!

Classes are every Thursday from 6:30-8:00 starting January 27th

Stop by, call the store, or visit rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com for more information!

Are you interested in ukulele but nervous about a one on one lesson?

Did you or someone you know get a ukulele for Christmas?

Now is the perfect time to sign up for our group ukulele class!

Classes are every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 starting January 25th

Stop by, call the store, or visit rhythmandgroovesmusicacademy.com for more information!