October 24, 2018
Matt Johnson got his start in music by playing the sax in middle school band and guitar in punk bands on the side. While at Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, he met Kim Schifino (drums) and they formed Matt & Kim to produce indie electronic music. Renier Fee, director of marketing at Music & Arts, caught up […]
Tuba Parts The bass voice in the brass family, the tuba is both fun and challenging to learn. There are many different kinds of tubas, making them an instrument that can be used in various types of music. While most orchestras and bands use BBb or CC tubas, there are also BBb, CC, EEb, and […]
Choosing a Saxophone Mouthpiece A huge part of the overall success of a saxophone player, the correct saxophone mouthpiece is a choice made purely out of personal preference. Designed to allow musicians to play different genres, it’s crucial to understand how each mouthpiece is crafted to maximize your sound. To start, you’ll want to look at the two main […]
Euphonium Breakdown The modern baritone and euphonium was constructed around 1828. It was during this time that the first brass instrument family with valves was created. Similar to the voice of a cello in a symphony orchestra, euphoniums have a rich and deep sound, and overtime they’ve grown to be more popular than baritones. However, […]
October 20, 2018
Halloween gives everyone the opportunity to pay homage to their favorite celebrity or musician. In fact, it is really easy to dress up in an incredible costume that will stand above all the usual mix of ghosts and vampires! All you need is your imagination and a few supplies to make it all happen. In […]
October 13, 2018
So, have you made the most excellent choice to learn the guitar? Or do you already ‘strum’ the guitar for fun but want to learn more? Now is the time for you to learn how to read guitar chord charts. But what is a guitar chord chart? It can also be known as a guitar […]
October 8, 2018
When it comes to teaching effectively, one of the best tools is right in your own pocket–just ask Kevin White, a percussion instructor at two Music & Arts locations in Charlotte. He’s been a teacher for over 20 years, and his average student has been with him for about five years, so he knows a […]
October 4, 2018
Contrary to popular opinion, learning to play the piano does not have to boring! When you discover just the right music that can inspire you those daunting hours spent practicing can fly by, leaving you feeling energized and accomplished. Discover new genres by thinking outside the dry and dreary usuals. Finding a new piece to […]
September 21, 2018
Derek Linzy, a piano and guitar teacher at the Music & Arts in Conyers, Georgia, sat down with the Music & Arts team to talk about piano techniques and fundamentals for beginners. Derek has worked in the music industry over a 15 year span, and in that time has worked as an audio engineer for […]
September 19, 2018
The saxophone is one of those instruments that catch the eye and the ear of anyone lucky enough to be up close to one. Officially, it is a member of metal woodwinds, but it is often confused with with brass instruments. The saxophone was created way back in the 1840s by Belgian flautist, Adolphe Sax, […]
