March 19, 2020
5 Ways to get Your Kids to Practice When Schools are Closed
It’s up to parents to ensure their kids continue to engage with music during school closures, but doing so can be a challenge. Here are five tips to help:
Category: Articles
Schools Closed? These Fun Musical Activities Will Entertain Your Kids and Maintain Your Sanity
If you’re a parent at home with kids during an unexpected school closure or long, fully expected break, these fun musical activities will thrill your kids and make your life easier:
How a “Home Recital” Can Get Your Kids Musically Engaged When They’re out of School
Nothing gets music students more motivated than the prospect of performing at a recital. Here are our tips for hosting a fun and productive home recital.
March 10, 2020
Celtic/Irish Favorites for Your Instrument
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Celebrate by playing Irish/Celtic music and adding some luck o’ the Irish to your repertoire with these song books.
March 8, 2020
Famous Drummers and Percussionists
If someone asks you “who is the most famous percussionist?” it would be difficult to answer right off the bat without some clarifying question – specifically, what genre? Additionally, if you asked ten people to name the most famous percussionist, you’d probably get ten different answers. That’s all to say that narrowing it down to […]
March 6, 2020
Women Who Rock Part 3: America’s Top Female Performers
March is International Women’s Month. To celebrate, we’re highlighting women who rock! Each of these female performers are among the top musicians in modern history.
February 28, 2020
Now Available! Juno Reeds by Vandoren – Get Your Best Sound from Day One
Vandoren – a leader in reeds and woodwind accessories – has created Juno Reeds, the first reed developed specifically for the beginning woodwind student
Music & Arts Partners with Keep Music Alive to Celebrate International “Teach Music Week”
Music & Arts has partnered with the non-profit Keep Music Alive, to offer a series of free, weekend music events across the U.S., in celebration of the sixth annual international Teach Music Week March 16 – 22, 2020.
The Importance of Instrument Tune-Ups
A musical instrument tune-up helps preserve the life of your instrument and offers many benefits to players of all ages and skill levels. Here are five reasons tune-ups are so important.
February 21, 2020
12 Influential African American Artists
To celebrate African American History Month, we want to highlight the African American artists who have influenced music.