July 23, 2020
As every parent of a homeschooled child knows, bringing the educational experience home and teaching kids on your own can be a rewarding but challenging experience. With parents focusing on everything from keeping their kids on task to ensuring they’re being challenged enough in their studies, strengthening and diversifying an at-home curriculum is important for […]
July 21, 2020
Going back to school can be a stressful prospect for students at any age, but for musicians, there’s a lot more to take care of after all the pens, pencils, paper, and other essentials are purchased. If your child is joining the school band or another music program, or even just returning to lessons after […]
Whether you’re a middle school, high school, or college-aged musician, heading back to school can be difficult. Not only do you need to get back into the swing of things mentally but, if you’re part of a marching band or school orchestra, the extra practicing can take a toll on your body. To help prepare […]
July 17, 2020
As the country’s largest instrument retailer and music lesson provider, we at Music & Arts pride ourselves on helping musicians and students reach their full musical potential. Nothing gives us more joy than when we hear about the success and progress of our students. That’s why when we heard this story of a young ukulele […]
July 9, 2020
Practicing while on vacation is a long debated topic. Some are in the school of thought that it’s good to take a mental and physical break every once in awhile, while others think too long of a break can put a wrench in the progress a student has made so far. Regardless of which school […]
July 7, 2020
If you’re one of the countless families seeing your summer plans get upended by the pandemic, it’s safe to assume that you and your kids are feeling stressed and disappointed. But for parents of kids with canceled summer camp plans, things are especially rough because they’re in the last-minute position of having to find fun […]
July 6, 2020
When it comes to activities that make children feel safe, understood, and challenged, few can match the magic of music. But, like so much else, the Covid-19 pandemic has made accessing music a major challenge for the countless students who are currently enrolled in band and orchestra classes across America. According to a recent article […]
June 30, 2020
Nationwide, Music & Arts provides families with access to affordable, educator-approved instruments.
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 […]
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 […]
