When it comes to Blue Man Group's instruments, almost everything is made by hand. PVC pipes and other industrial materials are par for the course. We got to peek inside the studio to see some of the ...

LANCASTER, Ohio — Without a single note plucked, their presence evokes songs and culture dating back centuries. Construction materials such as low-grade pine wood, salvaged scrap metal, cigar boxes, ...

You may see beauty in the wood and the decorative inlays of a stringed instrument, but the interior construction is what makes each luthier's product distinctive, said Clarence Burnett, who made his ...

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- A local band with a unique sound, uses a unique instrument. Zia Conservatory is a three man band who consists of Hector Pena, Devon Hall, and Jackie Jones. Two out of the three use ...

A blues band rocks the stage in the Native American Pavilion at the recent NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center. A handmade native drum set is center stage, adding a traditional component to the ...

For nearly nine years, sound artist Ranjit Bhatnagar has produced a handmade instrument each day during the month of February. One of Ranjit Bhatnagar’s instruments (all photos by the author for ...

Music is a great creative outlet for kids — as well as an easy way to keep them occupied — but you don’t have to buy expensive instruments to encourage your little Mozart to make music. From kids’ ...

In most instances, lifting art pieces out of their cases and taking them for a spin would be considered a crime. But that’s exactly the premise behind Wherligig’s upcoming show at the Carroll Arts ...

Hundreds of handmade instruments. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler introduces us to a Nashville man who makes more than just music, he makes instruments too.

CALLING ALL LUTHIERS: There is nothing like the beautiful crafting and design of a handmade acoustic instrument. While any factory can churn out a dinky ukulele or assembly-line guitar in a ...

As you might expect in the land of mountain music, our region boasts a remarkable array of instrument stores. From handmade acoustic to big band to classical to solid rock, the following purveyors ...