Summer is right around the corner. While homemade lemonade, trips to the beach, and sleeping in are perks of the season, the interrupted schedules and lapsed routines are not. If you’re a…
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating An Ideal Practice Environment
Designating a regular practice space shows you’re serious about your musical interest. By removing distractions and setting up a place that’s completely dedicated to your music practice or online lessons, you’ll be…
Ukulele Buyer’s Guide
Buying Your First Ukulele So you’ve decided to buy a ukulele… well, you’re in for a treat. Sure, it may appear small in size, but the ukulele is actually a very versatile stringed…
Why You Should Continue Music Lessons This Summer
When you think about summer, things like camping trips, hanging out at the beach, and BBQs probably come to mind. Summer is definitely the season for fun, but that doesn’t mean you…
School Music Programs and Private Lessons––What’s the Difference?
Most parents know how hugely beneficial music education is for kids, but it can be tricky for them to know exactly how. Music education takes many forms in the life of a…
Guilt-Free Screen Time | Music Software, Practice Apps, and More
For many parents, technology and screen time are a constant source of frustration between them and their kids. With smartphones, gaming, and social media platforms taking so much time and attention from…
How to Support Student Musicians Stuck at Home
Whether it’s a covid-related school closures, unforeseen circumstances like illnesses or families moving mid-way through the school semester, every student musician will find themselves unable to engage in their usual routines at…
Top Five Reasons Students Quit Music
Music is proven to improve kids’ lives in many ways, but that doesn’t stop some from wanting to drop music lessons and quit music programs. Something you hear from non-musical adults is…
Five Reasons Why Private Music Lessons Work
When it comes to extracurricular activities, music lessons are a great choice. Not only will enrolling your child in music lessons prepare them to join their school’s marching band or orchestra when…
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Your Musical Mom
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if your mom is a musician, music teacher, or just loves to listen to music, we have tons of great gift ideas to surprise…
Zoom “Original Sound” | Improve Your Online Lessons and Performances
Get the Most Out of Your Online Lessons and Performances Are you noticing the sound cutting in and out while you play your instrument during your online lessons or performances? Does the…
Interview with Karen Seamans, Our Music Educator of the Year 2019
Every year, Music & Arts highlights the work of an outstanding music educator with the Music & Arts Music Educator of the Year Award. We’re proud to announce that Karen Seamans, Band Director…