From instilling a sense of pride and community to delivering a host of cognitive benefits, marching band is phenomenal for kids. Marching bands do a great deal to nurture a student’s creativity,…
Instrument Rental Guide
The Power of Renting There are certain times of year when music is in the air and instruments are on the brain. If you’re the parent of a child going back to…
What You Need to Know About Renting an Instrument Online
Has your son or daughter decided they want to play a musical instrument in their school’s orchestra or marching band? While this is fantastic news for a variety of reasons, some parents…
Most Popular Fourth of July Songs
Nothing brings back the nostalgia of celebrations past better than music! The grill is fired up with all of your favorite meats – hotdogs, steaks, burgers, the smell is making you salivate!…
Skipping Summer Practice? Try Running a Marathon With No Training!
School’s out for the summer and with it your child’s regular school music classes have come to an end for the term. Time to let them kick back, right? Well while the…
Celebrate Make Music Day 2020 with Music & Arts
Help Music & Arts celebrate virtually this year for Make Music Day 2020 by joining the worldwide celebration on Sunday, June 21! Make Music Alliance, with the support of NAMM and the…
Learn Ukulele: The Perfect Instrument for Summer Fun
The sun is out and summer is in the air! Looking for a fun way to beat the heat and pick up a new skill at the same time? Bring the vacation…
When Is It Time to Upgrade to 60 Minute Lessons?
Whether you’ve been playing your instrument for only a few months or quite a few years, you may be asking yourself the questions “Should I sign up for 60-minute lessons?” and “How…
Five Gifts for Dads and Grads Who Love Music
For many, the beginning of the summer months marks a special time for celebrating Dads and graduates. Here at Music & Arts, we want to help you congratulate your 2020 grads for…
Six Great Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Love Music
It’s hard to imagine a dad who wouldn’t like some music this Father’s Day. But let’s face it–he already has a ton of Rolling Stones shirts and burned CDs are a thing…
Common Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Instrument
As a musician, one of the most important lessons that you must learn is that proper care and maintenance of your instrument will help you maintain consistent sound quality and save money…
How to Get the Most out of Your Rental Instrument
The summer months tend to bring with them a variety of different things. Beach trips, vacation days…and no instrument practice? That’s right! Would you believe that nearly 75% of school music students…