Garrett Gazette 

AUGUST, 2001 ISSUE                                                              

Höfner line expanded to include new Steel String Guitars.

            New to our inventory this month are steel stringed Hofner Guitars. Now you can enjoy the same brand name quality you get from a Hofner classic guitar at a very reasonable price. Our selection includes solid top spruces and laminates with chrome or gold plated hardware available.

Recent Remodel Project Finished

Here at Garrett’s we are in our 9^th year at our Lemon Grove location and decided it was time for some remodeling.  Our recent remodeling provides us with a more efficient and customer friendly environment.

Our new counter provides much more room than our old counter.  This means more elbow room for our customers and an extra work station that allows us to do more than one transaction at a time.

            Come see our new music displays.  Our sheet music is now organized into attractive bins that organize our selection into different instruments and music styles.  Looking for Pop music, music by Beethoven, Bastien Piano Method books, or even Accordion music?  No problem.  The selection is greater and easier to find than ever.

            We have also relocated our central counter.  This means more open space for our customer’s to browse through our great selection of instrument accessories.  Our new modular displays on casters make it easy for us to move them out of the main area of our store.  You’ll be sure to catch that perfect photo of your son or daughter during one of our “Club Date” performances with no obstructions.

            A new wall display of our band and orchestral instruments has also recently been installed.  You’ll get a great view of the great selection that we offer that until now had often remained hidden due to lack of display space.  Not anymore.  Not only do the instruments look great on their new display but the prices look even better.

            Last but not least, recently installed energy efficient ceiling fans will make your experience here at Garrett’s more comfortable during this hot summer.

            Be sure to stop by to take advantage if our recent improvements the next time you are in the area.

Community News

The Coronado Community Band is looking for wind and percussion musicians interested in rehearsing and performing quality literature in a fun environment. If you are interested, please contact Phil Imming at (619) 435-1299.

Summertime

– By Jason Sieckman

            Summer, and the vacation associated with it, have been described in many ways.  “Hot” is one word I’ve heard.  “Too short” is a description I have heard some kids say.  “Too long” is a description offered by many parents. Another word, which I have never heard said but which can often be implied from some  activities during the summer, is “boring.”  Thus we see “Summer Camps,” “Summer Day Camps,” and of course the ubiquitous roving band of kids seen on every street corning wanting to wash my car or sell me some sort of warm weather beverage.  Sure many people go on family vacations, but some of us get left behind.  To me this seems like the perfect time for a hobby.  Music is one that comes to my mind for some reason or another.

            While many school music programs end during the summer, private lessons are always available.  For only $32/ month you get individualized instruction that has been proven to promote success better than any other music teaching method.

            Also, use this time off to make sure your instrument is functioning properly.  If you just toss your instrument under the bed after that last day of class, then pull it out on the first day of class you may be in for a surprise.  Not only may small colonies of bacteria have built condominiums in your mouthpiece but there may be some needed repairs.  Just before school starts or right after is the worst time to bring in an instrument for repair.  Everyone does this, and it can take much longer to get some types of repairs back.  Check your instrument out now.  Polish it up, clean that mouthpiece, buy those reeds, and bring it in to our shop if it isn’t playing properly.  You’ll be the most prepared musician in your band next year.

            Finally, take time to develop a practice routine.  Practicing is a lot like brushing your teeth: if you do it everyday, or at least make it a habit, many people will thank you.  But it can be difficult to develop a habit when you are really busy, like when school starts again.  So the summer is the ideal time to develop and implement a music practice program.  Goals like “practice 3 days a week for ½ hour” and “brush teeth before and after every meal” are easily attainable and give you a sense of success and fulfillment.  Nothing can be more disheartening during the summer than a feeling of having accomplished nothing during the day and having bad breath.

            I highly recommend that you use this time during the summer wisely.  By developing your musical talents, you can turn a potentially boring summer into a productive and fulfilling one. 

Help Wanted- Piano Instructor

Garrett’s is looking for an additional Piano instructor to add to its teaching staff.  Applicants need to be a self-motivated, advanced player who loves music and people. You’ll have the opportunity to work with younger and older students. A willingness to work with other instructors in putting students together in ensembles is needed. If you have the ability to give a little of yourself and are interested in this position, please stop by our store to fill out an application.

Garrett’s Welcomes New Staff Member

Garrett Band Instruments would like to welcome Jason Whitaker to our repair staff. Under the direction of Hank Garrett, Jason is learning the trade of instrument repair as well as many other aspects of our store. He has played Alto Saxophone for over 9 years and continues his musical studies at Grossmont College.  Jason also attends Cuyamaca College and is a graduate of Mt. Miguel High School.