Korg CA-30 tuner

Korg CA-30 - The Ultra-compact, LCD Needle-Style Chromatic Digital Tuner



High accuracy & superb functionality have made Korg chromatic tuners the worldwide favorite. The CA-30 offers a pitch reference tone and marks for pure major thirds and minor thirds, the CA-30 digital tuner packs basic functionality and convenient tuning functions into an ultra-compact body. This is a superb Compact Chromatic Tuner, ideal for brass band or orchestra instruments as well as guitar and bass.

The CA-30 offers a Wide range of pitch detection - from C1 (32.70 Hz) all the way to C8 (4186.01 Hz). The High-precision LCD needle-type meter for stable tuning. The Sound Out feature produces a reference tone from the internal speaker, and the Calibration Function supports a variety of concert pitches.

You can even attach an external contact microphone for tuning in noisy situations.

Auto Power Off function conserves battery life, although you do get about 100 hours of continuous use from the batteries. There's even a Memory Backup function.

Need more Cowbell?

Need more cowbell in your life? YAMS has got you covered, with several types of cowbells available in the Drum area - all at special "beat-the-internet-guys" pricing. Come by the store and take a look!

The World's Smallest Metronome: MetroGnome by Korg

The MetroGnome is a tiny earpiece-style metronome for highly private timing guidance.  This is perfect for those situations when no-one needs to know you're using a metronome, or when you really want the click to be "in your face".

The MetroGnome is the world's smallest, lightest metronome, and you can see has a unique design.

You can't beat the the digital accuracy - this thing has everything you need for complete rhythm training. It's comfortable on your ear -  Only you can hear it.

Tempo Range: 40 to 208 bpm.

Meters: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4 time signatures.

Duplet, triplet, and quadruplet beats.

Long life lithium battery for cable-free use

Battery life 500 hours.

Dimensions: .64” wide x 1.83” deep x .66” high

Weight: .2 oz.

PLUS it's at the standard YAMS "beat-the-internet-guys" pricing. Come by and check it out!

Christmas is coming - you need some music!

Christmas is coming, and you need some Christmas music! YAMS has a great selection for all sorts of instruments and all sorts of skill levels. Learning new music is a LOT more entertaining than watching TV - and it's cheap, too!

Come on by the store and check out all the music at YAMS - Macon and middle Georgia's best music store!

Kazoos...... really?

Of COURSE we have Kazoos at Young America Music.

Macon was the birthplace of the instrument, after all! They are inexpensive (only a dollar with tax!), so come by and start your own family band that's a lot of fun for not a lot of money.



Hey, maybe we should start a kazoo class.... talk to Emmett if you're interested!

Only at Young America Music School!

Get TUNED!

YAMS has an excellent selection of tuners in a wide price range (yes, even competitive with that certain online-only music store!) We have tuners for ALL the fretted instruments (like guitar, mandolin, and banjo), AND tuners useful for band and orchestral instruments.

There's no excuse for playing out of tune, not with a tuner from YAMS!

Need Band Books?

We got your books or band at Young America Music! We've tried to stay in touch with the area band directors to make sure we have what you need in stock. It would probably be good to swing by early and pick yours up, though, in case we run out and have to re-order!

So swing on by - we're at I-475 and Zebulon Road, next to Polly's.

Band Instrument Rentals!

Yes, it's band instrument rental season again! YAMS has a full line of instruments available for your band students, at competitive rent-to-own prices! You can turn in the instrument at any point with NO PENALTY, and there are even options for upgrading the instrument or buying it early

We don't carry junk - all of the instruments are quality studdent-line instruments that play well. and are repairable. (You can't say THAT about the instruments sold in the "big-box" stores!)

(We also have the band class books - we try to stay in contact with all of the band directors to find out what they're using!)

Come on in and check us out!

Don't make a Lyre out of me!

Yes, it's yet another bad pun from the YAMS webmaster - all to point out that YAMS carries a good selection of lyres for all sorts of band instruments. I know - those things are most needed during marching band season, but Fall will be here before you know it! Go ahead and get ahead of the game - pick up your lyre before the band director finds out you don't have one!

Swing by and check out our Lyre selection - and you'll see I'm not lyin'!

(Sorry, I just couldn't help myself).

Drum Camp @ YAMS!

2009 marks the 2nd year that our percussion teacher, Mark Williams, has held a Drum Camp. The next session will be July 6-10.

CLICK HERE for more info and an online form to contact Mark.

STILL no excuse for being out of tune - the Boss TU-80c tuner

Reliable BOSS Tuning with Accu-Pitch
Thin is in. That’s why the new TU-80 was designed to be slim and light enough to fit in your pocket. Best of all, it sports reliable and accurate BOSS LCD tuning, along with Accu-Pitch, which plays a tone when you’re in tune. No more looking down at the tuner!

Versatile Tuning Modes and Metronome
Thanks to its chromatic and flat tuning capabilities, the TU-80 can tune just about any instrument—from guitars and basses to strings, brass and woodwinds. A handy Reference Tone Play function lets you hear the correct pitches, while a built-in metronome with seven rhythms and 10 beat variations makes practice more effective. No other tuner has all this!

The BOSS TU-80 brings super-accurate LCD tuning to musicians at a very affordable price, while adding unique high-end features like a built-in metronome and Accu-Pitch™. The pocket-sized TU-80 runs on batteries and can tune almost any instrument, thanks to a chromatic tuning mode and ultra wide tuning range. It even tunes 7-string guitars and 6-string basses—putting the TU-80 in a class all its own.

• Affordable and reliable LCD tuner with handy, built-in metronome


• Supports chromatic tuning, plus 7-string guitars and 6-string basses


• Accu-Pitch function sounds a tone when pitch is correct


• Reference Tone Play function makes it easy to verify tuning by ear


• Memory function stores your favorite tuner settings


• Ultra-thin body fits easily into a guitar case or pocket


• Metronome has 7 rhythms, 10 beats and cool animated LCD display

Click here for more info and video

Boss Micro BR digital recorder

Now at YAMS:

the Boss digital recording studio in your pocket",

at a ridiculously low YAMS price.

The MicroBR from Boss is a 4 track digital recorder that also includes a drum machine and builtin effects unit. This thing can record 2 tracks at a time, stashes the files on an SD card (a 127mb card is included, as are the batteries, which should last you about 6 hours), and can even play (nad record) MP3 files - as well as the standard WAV files.

Think about it - you can load in a guitar riff from an MP3 file, slow it down using the time stretch effect, and learn the riff at a slower pace.

The whole box is only 5 3/8" by 3 3/16" by 7/8".

...oh, and although it can "only" record 4 tracks, each track can have up to 8 "takes" - so you can have 32 takes in each song, which can then pick and choose for the best production. This box also has a USB port, so you can drag-n-drop your audio into the computer for further editing.

....and it ALSO has a built-in microphone AND a tuner.

You really need to come see this thing.

Want more details? Here are some links:

Roland Info page
includes images, detailed specs, & video

Zero Magazine article
(pdf file)

O'Reilly review
(pdf file)

Save the earplugs - get a [Trumpet] Mute!

Yes, we have trumpet mutes - several types - in stock. Swing on by and take a look!

Keep your band instrument in good shape!

By now that band instrument that lives in your house has seen some wear. Pick up an Instrument maintenance kit at YAMS and keep it "running as good as new" - to quote some late night car commercials. We have maintenance kits for all the popular band instruments - come by and check them out!

Drummers: Stickwrap is a GOOD thing!

Ever had your sticks slip out of your hands while playing? Here's your solution - Stickwrap! Swing by the store and check them out!

Woodwind Players: Save your teeth!

OK, this is a new one - a little sheet of plasticy stuff that you put on your woodwind mouthpiece. It keeps teeth marks from getting on your mouthpiece and makes it more comfortable to play (especially if you have sensitive teeth).

They are very inexpensive (especially at YAMS!) - so give them a try!

...and if you don't believe any of this, here's a closeup of the package!

It's coming to YAMS......

Call and ask it it's here yet!

Transducers @ YAMS - plug your instrument into an Amp!

Ever wanted to plug your acoustic guitar into an amp? Or your clarinet? Or your kazoo? Pick up one of these transducers and you can! They are specially made for YAMS, and can work with just about anything. Pick up a pair and experiment!

We haven't forgotten you brass players!

YAMS has a decent selection of Brass mouthpieces, as well as Brass instrument care kits that will help you take care of your instrument. Come by and check out what we have in stock - and feel free to ask questions if you ahve any!

Replace your Boring Flute & Clarinet case!

Here's something that the girls in band will like - colorful flute and clarinet cases. They are sturdy enough to be used at school, and can be cleaned when they get grubby. Come by and take a look!