November 5, 2019
US military band history is intertwined with the history of the armed forces in general. Since the beginning, military bands have provided crucial support to the brave men and women who serve our country. Military bands boost morale, add dignity to military ceremonies, and give musical servicemembers a chance to use their talent for their […]
D’Addario Reeds D’Addario (pronounced da-dairy-oh) is an American company that specializes in musical instrument accessories like strings for guitars, other fretted instruments, and orchestral instruments, as well as reeds for woodwind instruments like saxophones and clarinets. The D’Addario Woodwinds label encompasses reserve and select labels of reeds, and the company also manufactures reeds labels under […]
November 1, 2019
If your child’s music studies concentrate on playing one specific instrument, such as the guitar or piano, the maintenance and costs associated with that instrument will make up the bulk of your expenses. One of the biggest debates surrounding enrolling a child in music lessons is how much– if any– are the parents willing to […]
Saying that technology has completely transformed music in recent years is an understatement. Everything from how composers work to how the world consumes music from their favorite artists is unrecognizable from what the musical climate looked like at the turn of the century. Music education is no exception. Bringing MIDI into choral music education spaces […]
October 16, 2019
Setting music goals is one of the best ways to quickly become a skilled musician. Learn how setting goals can help musicians of all ages and experience levels.
Music practice frustrations are common and can happen to musicians of all ages and levels. Here are some ways to overcome frustration when learning an instrument.
October 3, 2019
Music has the power to truly enrich our lives. By learning to play an instrument, students of all ages become more well-rounded. Even adults can experience these music education benefits! The joy of playing music transcends age, race, and culture. It doesn’t matter whether someone loves classical, jazz, pop, rock, or everything in between. When […]
October 1, 2019
Music educators sometimes forget that they have a powerful teaching tool all around them at their disposal: Catchy popular music. From chart-topping hits to folk music traditions, well-known music is informing the musical world surrounding your students in a big way . One feature that makes popular music so infectious and memorable is the ostinato. […]
September 28, 2019
The Saxophone Family The saxophone is a relatively new instrument that was invented during the 1840’s by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian musician and instrument maker. The saxophone, patented in 1846, is a member of the woodwind family, usually made of brass, and played with a single reed mouthpiece, similar to that of the clarinet. The […]
September 24, 2019
If you want to learn how to read drum notes, beginning will first need to understand a few basic concepts like the staff, musical notation, and time signature.
