June 30, 2020
Instrument Rental Guide: Benefits of Renting a Musical Instrument
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Category: Articles
What You Need to Know About Renting an Instrument Online
Has your son or daughter decided they want to play a musical instrument in their school’s orchestra or marching band? While this is fantastic news for a variety of reasons, some parents aren’t sure if they should rent or buy their child’s first instrument. Whether they’re concerned about their finances or don’t want to rush […]
Most Popular Fourth of July Songs
Nothing brings back the nostalgia of celebrations past better than music! The grill is fired up with all of your favorite meats – hotdogs, steaks, burgers, the smell is making you salivate! A couple of friends and family are grasping onto some cold lemonade and fireworks erupt in the sky. The fourth of July events […]
June 22, 2020
Building a High School Drum Line
In order to create a great experience for students and fully develop a school’s overall music program, there are several factors to consider when building a drum line. One of the first priorities is setting the overall structure of the drum line by determining the quantity of products and demands of the program. A well-balanced […]
June 19, 2020
Skipping Summer Practice? Try Running a Marathon With No Training!
School’s out for the summer and with it your child’s regular school music classes have come to an end for the term. Time to let them kick back, right? Well while the summer months are a great time for your kids to catch up on some much needed rest and relaxation, if your young musician […]
June 17, 2020
Celebrate Make Music Day 2020 with Music & Arts
Help Music & Arts celebrate virtually this year for Make Music Day 2020 by joining the worldwide celebration on Sunday, June 21! Make Music Alliance, with the support of NAMM and the NAMM Foundation, will be providing thousands of free online music-making events planned for musicians of all ages and levels, including a national initiative […]
June 15, 2020
Learn Ukulele: The Perfect Instrument for Summer Fun
The sun is out and summer is in the air! Looking for a fun way to beat the heat and pick up a new skill at the same time? Bring the vacation to you and learn Ukulele! What is a Ukulele? Did you know? The Ukulele is actually a member of the lute family of […]
When Is It Time to Upgrade to 60 Minute Lessons?
Whether you’ve been playing your instrument for only a few months or quite a few years, you may be asking yourself the questions “Should I sign up for 60-minute lessons?” and “How will I know when I’m ready or if it’s time to upgrade?” When someone starts learning to play any instrument, they generally begin […]
June 3, 2020
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 don’t touch their instruments all summer?! In fact, many parents think returning their rental instrument is what they’re supposed to do at the […]
May 28, 2020
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 concerned about keeping your child’s music lesson practice schedule maintained throughout the warm, summer months… you’ve come to the right place! Many student […]