by Charlotte Beck | Feb 28, 2024 | Instrument Makers
pianos recycled Pianos Recycled is a 7-year-old, circular economy social enterprise with a mission to find and develop value-creating alternatives to landfill for unwanted pianos. Where it is feasible, Pianos Recycled will restore an old piano to playing condition....
by Charlotte Beck | Feb 28, 2024 | Instrument Makers
Octigan guitars Roderick is a boutique builder based in the East of Melbourne. A woodworker for over 45 years, each instrument he creates is crafted by hand with absolute attention to detail. Using both Australian and imported tone woods, he specialises in acoustic...
by Charlotte Beck | Feb 21, 2022 | Instrument Makers
BROOKWOOD GUITARS There is one rule for cigar box guitars and that is: ‘There ain’t no rules…. So you build ‘em how you like, string ‘em how you like and play ‘em how you like’. At Brookwood Guitars, we try and use reclaimed timbers whenever possible with timber such...
by Charlotte Beck | Feb 28, 2024 | Instrument Makers
Hyde and Clay Tarek Sawires, Egyptian born percussionist, migrated to Australia in 1983. He pursued his musical career while majoring in ceramics and sculpture at Sydney College of the Arts. During this time, hexplored the idea of drums and sound, combining the art of...
by Charlotte Beck | Feb 21, 2022 | Instrument Makers
Accordian society of australia The Accordion Society of Australia is a thriving not-for-profit organisation that embraces the diversity of accordion music. Our mission is to provide a supportive network which nurtures a vibrant community of players, performers, and...