Scientists from MIT, Harvard, Columbia University, and Disney Research Labs have invented a manufacturing process that produces a metallophone in almost any shape you wish. What is a metallophone? Think of a glockenspiel or chimes – those are examples of metallophones you may be familiar with. However, the “Zoolophone” comes in MANY different shapes from … Read more
So, every year I like to make a pumpkin project for Halloween. These are usually made from craft pumpkins since they take a not-insignificant amount of time to make. This year I decided to make a project that I saw a couple years ago and wanted to try my hand at it this year. The … Read more
Hey everyone, after selling out of most sizes at the Springtown marching contest (thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth!). The Doctor Who time signature tee and the Practice Chart tee are both back in stock. Check out the Odd Quartet store for more info. Thanks!
Do you play an instrument that is unwieldy or hard to transport? Would you have picked a different instrument to learn if you knew how hard it would be to get from place to place? I’ve heard some interesting stories about traveling with a cello and wonder if anyone in the Odd Quartet community have … Read more
I have mentioned before that there are some things that do not lend themselves to a comic strip, but they are still things that interest me. For example, the Sydney Opera House and LEGO. So, instead of making a comic about the crazy detailed LEGO set or all of the awesome things about the Sydney … Read more
Hey everyone, sorry for not having a comic update today. I’ve been feeling under the weather the past couple of days and wasn’t able to string together enough time at the drawing desk to put together a comic for today. I promise I will try to get better as fast as possible so we can … Read more
So, today’s comic is an alternate universe where Alfred is also Bruce Wayne’s music teacher. Alfred would be a great teacher because he would take NO SASS. I think I just like the dry humor that was written for the Alfred in the Batman animated series, and I appreciate a teacher who has a good … Read more
First of all, congratulations to Artiphon on their extremely successful Kickstarter campaign. Secondly, you still have plenty of time to jump on that deal if you want to get an Instrument 1 for yourself. Check out their kickstarter video: I think it’s funny that all the things we concern ourselves about the proper approach to … Read more
First off, I want to thank everyone who came by the booth during TMEA. You are the reason why it is so much fun to continue to make Odd Quartet comics! TMEA is by far the largest and most stressful convention I go to during the year. It is only stressful in the sense that … Read more
I wanted to let you know that the Odd Quartet booth will be returning to TMEA! In a little over a month, the Texas Music Educators Association will host their clinic and convention in San Antonio, and I will be there with posters, t-shirts, and originals for sale at Booth #3429. So, if you have … Read more