Rhythm Band

Rhythm Band was born over 60 years ago from a need for elementary music classroom products, and we are proud to continue the tradition that we helped define. Since 1961, Rhythm Band Instruments has been a part of music education magic: bringing quality, innovation, value, and tradition into classrooms around the world.

RBI's beginnings date back to 1961 when a Fort Worth Texas music shop owner and his entrepreneur son recognized the need for quality musical instruments, primarily percussion products, that could be used in the classroom by elementary music teachers. After meeting with music educators in the area, Woods and Tommy Moore developed a wishlist of items from potential customers, and Rhythm Band Incorporated was born.

Kristin M. Pugliese has been an educator for more than 15 years, first in early childhood education and then in the music classroom, working almost exclusively in Title 1 Schools in Rhode Island, Georgia and Massachusetts, and helped create music standards for Cambridge Public Schools. As a music teacher, Kristin saw how manipulatives, which are so commonly used in math, could benefit her students and created Note Knacks and the Note Knacks method.This method teaches music composition to children as young as three using color, touch and pattern in a straightforward, three-phase process.

Rhythm Band Instruments has been dedicated to offering quality customer service for over 60 years and will continue this tradition while offering the convenience of online ordering. For classroom teachers, Rhythm Band has a dedicated former elementary music teacher to answer those unique questions that arise while trying to provide the best experiences for all students. Please contact us anytime between 8:00am and 5:00 pm CST to speak with a live customer service representative.