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Ludwig student percussion is designed to give new players a strong musical start with practice kits that are reliable, comfortable, and easy to learn on. Each kit is built for beginners, offering durable construction, a responsive feel, and lightweight components that make it easy to move from quiet practice to full volume playing at home, in rehearsal, or in the classroom.

With everything young percussionists need in one simple setup, Ludwig makes it easy to develop solid technique and enjoy the learning process. Backed by the same quality that defines Ludwig's professional instruments, these student kits remain a trusted favorite among teachers, schools, and families.

Ludwig began in 1909, when brothers William F. Ludwig Sr. and Theobald Ludwig set out to build better instruments for percussionists of all levels. While the brand became known around the world on professional stages, it quickly earned a place in classrooms as educators embraced Ludwig's durable, beginner-friendly instruments.

As school music programs expanded, Ludwig became a go-to name for student percussion, providing dependable designs that supported proper technique and long-term learning. More than a century later, Ludwig continues that tradition, crafting student percussion with the same commitment to quality that built its legacy and helping new players begin their musical journey with confidence.

Musser student percussion is designed with schools and beginning players in mind, offering xylophone kits that provide exceptional range with 2.5–3.5-octave options and a brilliant, resonant sound that supports proper technique from the start. With height-adjustable and balanced frames, lightweight components, and durable rolling cases, Musser student xylophone kits are easy to set up, easy to transport, and built to last through years of learning.

Crafted with the same commitment to clarity and craftsmanship found in Musser's professional instruments, Musser student percussion gives beginning and developing players a strong foundation and the musical tools they need to grow with confidence.

Musser was founded in Chicago shortly after World War II by Clair Omar Musser, a visionary percussionist and composer, and one of the most influential figures in mallet percussion history. His groundbreaking work in bar design, frame construction, acoustics, and performance technique reshaped how marimba and xylophone were played, taught, and built. Innovations such as the Musser grip, precision-tuned bars, and advanced frame engineering established Musser as the global benchmark for tone, craftsmanship, and musical expression.

Musser continues to lead the world of educational and professional mallet percussion. Its student bell and xylophone kits are designed with the same attention to clarity, balance, and durability found in its concert marimbas and vibraphones, helping young players develop solid technique and tone from the start. Trusted by educators and performers worldwide, Musser remains a name synonymous with quality and high-performance mallet percussion.