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Since the dawn of time, women have been characterized as the weaker gender. Especially when it came to music. Music was stereotypically a male-only zone. In the early years, men were the…
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The Coolest Guitars That Just Hit Our Online Store
One of the best things about Music & Arts is our inventory–it’s one of the largest you’ll find anywhere on the web, and it’s constantly being updated with brand new products. Whether…
The Best Irish Musicians and Bands
St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, and as you prepare for this year’s festivities, why not throw some Irish music onto your Spotify playlist? After all, the holiday is about more than just…
Top Five American Schools for Film & Television Scoring
It’s time to grab hold of your Hollywood dreams and prepare to venture out into the dynamic, hectic, and high-powered world of music composition. As a composer, you will write and compose…
The Most Common Arguments Against Music Education (& How to Counter Them)
“I would teach children music,physics and philosophy;but most importantly music,for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning” -Plato Why Music Education is Under Attack It is…
Parents: Here’s How to Prepare for Concert Season
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