For choral directors and vocalists alike, knowing the ins and outs of vocal range is a huge deal. From getting the most out of a choir’s performance to keeping a singer’s voice…
Upgrade Your Sound: Essential Orchestral String Accessories
Whether you play the cello, the violin, the viola, or the double bass, high-quality orchestral string accessories are the most important purchase besides the instrument itself. From stands and bows to cleaning…
Performance Protective Equipment for Your Ensemble
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt many facets of American life, music educators and students alike are just starting to settle into their new normal. No matter your classroom needs, Music…
Upgrade Your Sound: Guitar Combo vs. Half Stack vs. Full Stack
As a guitar player who has finally mastered the basics and is ready to experiment with their sound, investing in speakers and amplifiers is a logical next step. Some of the best…
Upgrade Your Sound: Student vs. Professional Instruments
Finding the right instrument is one of the most important tasks in a musician’s life. The right instrument feels comfortable in your hands and responds accurately to your touch. The right instrument…
The Best Halloween Music to Add to Your Spotify Playlist
So, you’re having a Halloween party, you’ve had it all planned for months and the invitations have been sent out and accepted. The scene is set; decorations are up, costumes are ready,…
How to Prep Your Haunted House: Must-Have Items
It’s that time of year again! Halloween is a special time to let loose and express the creepy side of fall. Your pumpkins are set aglow on your front porch, spider web…
Weird Instruments That Are Used in Almost All Horror Movie Soundtracks
Halloween is nearly upon us. Everyone is busy putting the final touches on costumes, perfecting their goblin screech and gearing up for a night full of all things creepy and totally bizarre.…
The Music Educator’s Guide to Zoom Audio
In the spring of 2020, the video conferencing platform Zoom went from something not many music educators knew about to an ubiquitous and essential teaching tool virtually overnight. However, just because Zoom…
SAMR for the Music Education Classroom
Technology was swiftly becoming an important tool for music education, even before the pandemic. As the crisis continues to upend music classrooms across the country, technology is now, and for the foreseeable…
Guitar Tuning for Beginners
If you’re completely new to playing guitar, the topic of learning how to tune your instrument might be a little intimidating. Luckily, with a little guidance, tuning your guitar will quickly become…
Why You Should Learn an Instrument, Even If You’re Not Trying to Become a Professional Musician
Learning an instrument is a challenging endeavor. For beginners, even with professional music instruction, making progress can feel difficult or even impossible at times. It takes a great deal of effort, time…