Ben's Home Made Acoustic Sound Treatment Panels

With plenty of space in our newly rennovated basement for group lessons and jam sessions we are ready to get rockin'. There's just one problem...It's too darn loud down there! Well, nessecity is the mother of invention and our resident carpenter Ben Miller was on the job. Keep in mind that sound proofing was not the main objective here. It would take way too much material and time to do that, and total sound proofing is nearly impossible to acheive. We just wanted to take some of the edge and echo out of the space to make it more bearable for those that are actually playing in the space. Ben's acoustic sound panels are made to do just that.

Each 2'X4' frame is packed tight with rock wool insulation to provide as much sound dampening as possible. The frames are then covered with cloth to hold in the insulation and make them a little more attractive. Strategically placing the panels around your studio or practice space can do wonders for the sound qualities of the room. Since panels are light enough to hang on the wall like pictures it's easy to use trial and error to find just the right spots.

You can stand them up on the floor in the corners of the room to use them as bass traps. Even if you're not recording but just looking to treat a room for listening to music they are quiet effective as well. Stan in the area where you'll be listening and have someone run a mirror along the wall and mark the spots where you can see the speakers in the reflection. Place sound panels in those locations to dampen the "first reflection" of the sound and your listening experience will greatly improve. For serious treatment use the same method on the ceiling as well.

Ben has already been busy making dozens of the frames for some of our teachers to use in their home studios, and we are making them available as a new product in the store for $40.00 each. You can even choose the color of fabric you want... it'll really tie the room together.

2011 Summer Programs At Woodsy's Music!

Below is a list of the summer programs that we will be offering at the store this year. If you are interested in any of the programs or just have questions please don't hesitate to give us a call at 330-725-8575.


Summer Program Descriptions

Rock School- Learn the art of Rock at Woodsy’s Rock School! Form your own band or let us help you put one together and we’ll pair you with one of our Rock School “coaches”. Bands will practice once a week for six weeks to prepare for their performance in a real rock and roll show! This program is recommended for students 13 years of age or older. Participants must have a rudimentary understanding of their instrument as the focus of this class will be on playing together as a group and not how to play their instrument. The program runs from the week of 7/4 through the week of 8/8. The performance will take place on the square in Medina on Saturday 8/13

Guitar 101- Guitar 101 is a basic introduction to the fundamentals of guitar in a group setting. Students will learn proper technique, basic chords, and some familiar songs. This is a great way to get introduced to the guitar without the cost or commitment of private lessons. The class will take place once a week for 6 consecutive weeks and last for 1 hour. This class is recommended for children ages 12 and older. The class will meet Wednesdays from 2:00PM-3:00PM from 6/22-7/27.

Songcraft Workshop- Many people think that songwriting is a talent that you are born with when, in reality, it is a craft that must be honed much like learning to play an instrument. The Songcraft Workshop is a six week course that culminates with a performance in a public venue for family and friends. The ability to make simple chord changes is the only skill requirement for the class. It’s creativity centered curriculum lends itself to all levels of skill.