January Student Showcase Recital Videos!

The very first of our Student Showcase Recital Videos are online and ready to view!

More Videos Coming Soon!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January Student Showcase Concert Dates Annouced!

The first set of 2012 JC Music Student Showcase Recital Concerts are set for January 15th and 29th – both Sundays at 2pm, held as usual at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center in Meriden CT at 175 East Main Street.

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Coming November 17th 2011 Update!

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Videos from the 2011 JC Music Drum Clinic featuring our own faculty members Donny Fortin and Keith LeBlanc! The event was held at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center in Meriden CT on November 17th.

Drum Clinic

The 2011 JC Music Drum Clinic went off without a hitch, and was such a popular success that we’re already trying to schedule another one! And maybe next time we can even hold the event in our newly renovated store!

But even if you missed out on this year’s drum clinic, you can watch and enjoy these videos until we put the next one together!

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Drum Clinic featuring JC Music Faculty members Keith LeBlanc and Donny Fortin!

In Memoriam: John Miller (1981 – 2011)

John Miller was the Manager of Community Programs at the Yale School of Music, as well as the Director of the Yale Music in Schools Initiative, and the Director of the CMEA Southern Region.

John was a very close friend both of JC and of JC Music, and he worked closely with JC Music on improving music education throughout Connecticut. He and JC also had recently begun scheduling the 3rd Annual JC Music/Yale School of Music Solo Competition, and JC Music has every intention of continuing the tradition next year in honor of John.

“John was the first teacher to be named “JC Music Educator of the Year” back in 2009 while he taught at John C. Daniel’s School in New Haven. John’s accomplishments were just amazing! This award is presented each year at the CMEA convention in Hartford. John was an outstanding musician, an amazing teacher and most importantly a great friend – a man who no one could dislike! “His desire for better music education was an amazing driving force which he relentlessly pursued. We spent many more hours in my office at JC Music and in his office at Yale discussing music education than I will probably ever spend with anyone else. He was always thinking several years ahead and when John had a plan set in his head, he made sure it happened. He was certainly the most inspiring musical friend I’ve ever had. “John asked me to visit him in his Yale office just a few days before his passing to discuss CMEA and our Yale collaborations for the coming year. On that same day, John asked me if I would get all of the JC Music Educator’s of the Year together to start an annual event. He also heard that I take educators out to play golf and he asked me if he could be the next one I took to the greens. This is an absolute tragic loss for his family, his many friends, the entire staff at JC Music and for the state of Connecticut as John was a rising star! My memories of John’s laugh, smile, positive attitude and friendship will always be remembered fondly. My deepest condolences to his family.” -JC Caillouette, Store Owner & President

Links:

http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/an_inspirational_teacher/

http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/man_at_yale_falls_to_death/

http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2011/sep/19/music-initiative-continue/

http://www.funeralplan2.com/straub/mem

http://music.yale.edu/news/?p=3592

http://music.yale.edu/news/?p=5732

http://music.yale.edu/news/?p=2874

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.712628390059.2170269.22800992&type=1

http://www.funeralplan2.com/straub/obituaries?id=227714

JC and John Miller proudly stand behind their prestigious judging panel for their 2011 JC Music/Yale School of Music Solo Competition.

Connecticut Music Lesson & Instrument Rental Store

JC Music, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1988. We are Connecticut’s complete full-line music store, providing new and used band instruments, orchestra instruments, fretted instruments, amps, PA systems, drums, sheet music and accessories. With over 3000 sq. ft. of retail space, we offer a showroom with a display of woodwind and brass instruments second to none. We also have one of  Connecticut’s largest stocks of music books, methods and sheet music. JC Music stocks Mapex drums, but has access to whatever your favorite line of drums may be and at better prices than you will find on any website! JC Music has a huge accessory inventory as well as guitars, amps and keyboards.

Music Instrument Rental & Repair

Our rental program for band and orchestra instruments has helped JC Music become well known state wide for top quality educator approved instruments, our excellent rental rates, our easy on-line rental option with free delivery to your child’s school and our first rate service department. We can offer you great prices storewide because we own our building and most of our inventory. Service is as important to us as we’re sure it is to you. Our in-house repair shop for band instruments allows us to complete most repairs within a couple days. We also work with the finest luthiers in the business and provide expert repairs on all instruments including guitars, banjos, autoharps, pianos, amplifiers, along with band and orchestra instruments. No matter what instrument you’re interested in, our knowledgeable sales staff will help answer your questions. Our goal is to completely satisfy every customer.

Music Lessons

JC Music has 20 professional educators available for music lessons on any instrument and also offers group lessons for children and senior citizens during the day. Our instructors are a carefully selected group of music educators who are not only excellent musicians, but excellent teachers. We also offer a Suzuki program for younger children for piano and violin. Our students look forward to their lesson each week because we strive to make the learning of a musical instrument a rewarding experience. JC Music offers Student Showcase Recitals every January and July and offers a Summer Music Camp for aspiring musicians.

The staff at JC Music is dedicated to providing an educational and enjoyable musical experience. Our knowledgeable staff can help guide you through your musical journey. From instrument sales, music lessons, band and orchestra rentals, and a complete repair service, the friendly staff at JC Music has the ability to serve your every musical need.

At JC Music, we make musicians! Our goal is to make music accessible to anyone with an interest in any musical instrument, by providing affordable quality instruments and instruction. We strive to make music an integral part of each person’s life. Each staff member at JC Music is a musician, too, and there is nothing we like better than meeting and talking with other musicians. JC Music’s staff has been known for the past twenty-three years as the friendliest music store around.

Our Mission Statement:

JC Music is a family friendly environment where a knowledgeable staff and faculty are committed to integrity and focused on providing outstanding service and education to every customer.

For the best Music, Service and Selection to see, JC Music is where the musician should be!

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Store Hours
Mon-Thurs:   9:30am – 9:00pm
Friday:         9:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday:     9:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday:      11:00am – 4:00pm