June 30, 2020
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 school, it’s time to start gearing up for a year of band. Or maybe it’s festival season and you’re interested in picking up […]
March 23, 2020
UPDATE: 5/21/2020 A huge “Thank You” to you all for tuning in with us week after week. We have currently paused Live Stream updates for now. For a list of past streams, check out the drop-down menu below. Don’t forget… #KeepTheMusicGoing Past Streams At Music & Arts, we value music education and just because […]
March 6, 2020
This year, our favorite musical gear combines value with quality, consistency, and precision. No matter what kind of music you play, investing in the best gear for 2020 will ensure that you play it well.
January 5, 2020
The New Year traditionally provides an opportunity to reflect on the past, and resolve to make changes for a better future. Every year, people make New Year’s resolutions which typically consist of eating better or exercising more. Often, these well-meaning resolutions are quickly forgotten, but sometimes they turn into brand new habits. For musicians, the […]
March 24, 2019
The mouthpiece and reed combination in clarinets and saxophones is critical to the success or failure of your students. Having the right ones means barely tolerating or not liking to play to absolutely loving playing and joining band. I see it happen all the time and it’s a beautiful thing. After all, mouthpiece and the reed […]
November 12, 2018
Music is not only entertaining to listen to, but it also helps kids to learn. Research has shown that being involved in music can enhance children’s language development, fine motor skills, and spatial intelligence. With these benefits in mind, it’s only natural to want to get your kids involved in some sort of musical training. […]
October 24, 2018
Matt Johnson got his start in music by playing the sax in middle school band and guitar in punk bands on the side. While at Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, he met Kim Schifino (drums) and they formed Matt & Kim to produce indie electronic music. Renier Fee, director of marketing at Music & Arts, caught up […]
August 31, 2018
There are perks to being a musician: you get to experience the exhilaration of creating music, and you get to share your talent with your family, friends, and complete strangers in the audience. But there’s one person who usually doesn’t get to hear the progress you’re making firsthand: you. As a musician, you’re too busy […]
August 24, 2018
Even if your child is learning how to play an instrument in their school’s band or orchestra, the importance of private music lessons cannot be undermined. While a band can create great opportunities for learning to play alongside other musicians, it can’t compare to the one-on-one attention they’ll receive from their music teacher in a […]
August 5, 2018
Ideal for beginner to intermediate brass musicians, Allora manufactures high-quality instruments at a great price–and that’s the whole idea. Allora designs and manufactures German-designed saxophones, tubas, and horns, along with a line of accessories that are expertly designed for non-expert players. If you’re new to playing a brass instrument, Allora is the perfect place to […]
