October 6, 2020
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, food planned, but there’s something you’ve forgotten….the Halloween music! However, do not fear, Spotify is here! The music can make or break your […]
October 5, 2020
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. Halloween is perfect for a night of haunted houses and marathons of your favorite horror movie with friends and family. Before you queue […]
September 29, 2020
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 might be a big part of your life doesn’t mean you’re getting the best audio performance possible from the platform. In this guide, […]
September 28, 2020
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 future, a lifeline for educators and students. The SAMR education model is a guide for leveraging technologies like devices, platforms, applications, and software […]
September 25, 2020
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 second nature to you. In this brief guide, we’ll show you why keeping your guitar in tune is so important, and how to […]
September 24, 2020
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 and money, so it’s fair to ask whether it’s worth it if you don’t have dreams of becoming a professional musician. The bottom […]
September 22, 2020
Creativity is a lifeline for children during difficult times, and, unfortunately, the time we find ourselves in is profoundly challenging. Whether it’s being forced to learn from home or seeing important social events get canceled, the lives of our children have transformed in a dramatic way. National Keep Kids Creative Week takes place every third […]
September 21, 2020
Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in piano lessons for the first time or they’ve been taking lessons for a few years, knowing how to get the most out of that investment is key. The moment you enroll your child in piano lessons, you become part of a piano-learning team that includes your child, their […]
September 10, 2020
September is a month known for kids returning to school, the start of fall, and one of our favorite instruments on the planet––the piano! National Piano Month takes place every September, and it’s the perfect time to learn how to play this amazing instrument for the first time or to celebrate it in earnest if […]
September 3, 2020
Learning to play the drums can be fun and exciting. But getting started can be difficult for some drummers – especially those who are very young or have never played an instrument before. Playing the drums requires a certain level of practice and commitment before your child can fully enjoy its benefits. The following drum […]
