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.
Whether you’re just jamming out on a drum kit or aspiring to hold down the percussion section in an orchestra, these 4 drum tips will help you improve your playing.
September 19, 2019
What’s the difference between a baritone and euphonium? It’s possible that you have never heard of a euphonium and the word “baritone” may make you think of the male voice or perhaps baritone saxophone. In fact, they are both brass instruments, invented fairly recently (in the 1840’s). The confusion between a euphonium and baritone is […]
September 16, 2019
Trombonists can learn to read sheet music with this simple guide for beginners. Explore the bass clef, staff, time signatures and more.
The clarinet is a wonderful instrument to learn, especially for beginners. Whether you’re interested in classical, jazz, or other types of music, the clarinet has a versatile sound that fits inside any genre. By learning a few clarinet tips, you’ll become a skillful player in no time. Being part of the woodwind family, the clarinet […]
September 11, 2019
To learn how to hold a flute, study the proper posture, hand position, and angle for the instrument. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be able to play the flute in no time. Learning how to hold a flute is one of the first concepts you’ll be taught when you start flute lessons. Once you can […]
September 1, 2019
Helping to solidify a student’s grasp of music theory and notation is no easy task. The specific rules and boundaries used to govern music that typically feel like second nature to educators often feel alien and intimidating to a classroom of students. A powerful tool in every music educator’s teaching arsenal is solfege. If you’ve […]
