January 7, 2019
From the moonwalk to the Walkman, the ’80s were an awesome time for music. With disco going underground and mutating into new genres, the charts were ruled by new wave, rap, R&B, and rock—along with plenty of one-hit wonders. Here’s a look at the favorites we still play on repeat. Lipps Inc. – “Funkytown” Memorize […]
January 5, 2019
Everywhere you go in the world there is music. Each culture has their own varieties and favorites. Even within countries there can be a ton of musical variation from region to region. Overall though, it’s safe to say that the world has a love affair with music. For those with a special affinity for song […]
December 28, 2018
An unrivaled soul legend. A postpunk pioneer. An up-and-coming rapper who defied boundaries. Music lost these stars and more in 2018. Spanning genres and generations, here are eight musicians that changed playlists everywhere for the better. Mac Miller (January 19, 1992–September 7, 2018) Influenced by the laidback sounds of OutKast, A Tribe Called Quest, and […]
December 24, 2018
From rock to post-punk and new wave to hip-hop, it’s so easy to listen to our favorite songs on repeat and get lost in the comfort of our most beloved bands. But a new year means a new you and of course, new music. To help you build the perfect playlist with the freshest tunes, […]
December 21, 2018
If you’re looking for somewhere to take your little rock stars in 2019, plug them into New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art this spring. Some of the most iconic rock and roll instruments in rock and roll history will be on public display at the New York Met, starting April 8th. The Play It […]
December 15, 2018
There’s a reason that shopping malls put Christmas songs on repeat while they’re taking down the Halloween decor. There’s nothing like hearing some festive tunes to get you in the holiday spirit. Of course, that doesn’t mean that all Christmas music will put you in a holly jolly state of mind. As with all things […]
December 13, 2018
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Fun Fact: The special debuted on CBS in 1965, and has been aired in the USA during the Christmas season every year since. You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch Fun Fact: The six-verse song was written by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, the music was composed by Albert Hague, […]
December 11, 2018
Sometimes we forget just how much work music educators across the country put in to keep music programs alive. But, it’s programs like our annual Music Educator of the Year award that quickly remind us of the amazing impact educators have on students and their communities. We received applications from all across the country for […]
November 18, 2018
Looking for the perfect gift for that creative kid in your life? Are you looking for something unique, something that your child will truly appreciate and benefit from for years to come? Sometimes, it’s the presents that don’t require any wrapping that end up being the most meaningful. If you want to gift an experience […]
November 10, 2018
Foo Fighters drummer, Dave Grohl once said, “I love being a drummer. Everyone thinks you’re dumb. What they don’t realize is that if it weren’t for you, their band would suck.” And it’s totally true. Drummers are considered the backbone of a band and provide a rhythm for the rest of the musicians to follow. […]
