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…
5 Practice Tips for Your Summer Music Lessons
Summer is here! 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 parent who is…
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…
Five Ways to Help Your Child Continue With 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…