The Covid-19 pandemic has upended most aspects of everyday lives, from the way we work to our children’s summer vacations. The good news is that Music & Arts is proud to resume…
Celebrating the Music of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is one of the world’s most fun and fascinating parties, and the celebration wouldn’t be possible without music. This is an event so intimately connected with music that the mere…
Taking Music Lessons: Misconceptions vs. Reality
If you’ve never taken music lessons before, the experience is probably a lot different than what you’re expecting. No matter your age, experience level, or goals, learning music is a powerful way…
5 Good Music Habits To Implement In The New Year
When it comes to pursuing music, there are the day-to-day things we focus on as musicians and then there are our bigger goals and habits we often forget to think about. The…
5 Tips To Start Your New Music Lessons on a High Note
Learning an instrument for the first time or doing something new in music as an experienced musician is incredibly special. But the truth is that enthusiasm alone isn’t enough to make your…
Under $50: The Best Gifts for Musicians 2020
Lots of people in our lives are hard to buy gifts for, whether it’s a reserved co-worker or a teenager who’s just started to explore their interests. Luckily, musicians are incredibly easy…
Under $25: The Best Gifts for Musicians 2020
If you’re not a musician yourself, you may think that this unique group of people can be challenging to shop for, especially when it comes to cost. But the good news is…
Under $10: The Best Gifts for Musicians 2020
When it comes to gifts for musicians, big ticket items like new instruments and professional recording gear comes to mind first for most people. While those gift ideas are stellar ways to…
Top 5 Gifts for Your Musical Dad
Everyone knows that musical dads are the coolest dads around. From hip choral directors to dads in bands, there are countless ways that the fathers in our lives pursue and enjoy music.…
Treat Yo’Self (In Case You Didn’t Get What You Wanted This Christmas)
Once the gift-giving season begins, we all eagerly make our holiday wish lists and fill them with our most sought-after toys and gadgets. But it’s not always that we get everything we…
Boost Social-Emotional Learning With Music Lessons
As science uncovers more about how children learn, it’s becoming clear that a comprehensive education extends far outside of conventional subjects like math and science. Social-emotional learning is an important part of…
Sounds of the Season: Popular Instruments Used in Christmas Music
It’s that time of year! You’ve ordered the turkey, got the decorations up and all the presents are wrapped and ready under the tree. Now you’re ready to sort out the all…