July 12, 2018
Everywhere you look there are women breaking new ground, from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who won the primary in New York in what was described as the biggest political upset in the 2018 midterm election season to Ronda Rousey, who is the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. But women have been […]
July 9, 2018
International Women’s Day is right around the corner, and in preparation Music & Arts would like to take the time to celebrate the cultural impact women have made on music. There are thousands of women working in the music industry today, from managers and radio DJs to music teachers and studio musicians. From the 1960s […]
June 28, 2018
At Music & Arts, our mission is to inspire people of all ages to pick up an instrument and learn music. We teach over 1.5 million lessons each year in our facilities across the nation, and we couldn’t do it without our team of dedicated and talented teachers and store associates. Hannah Best, our Regional […]
June 23, 2018
Starting your own band is a blast. There’s no better feeling than playing in front of a live audience and absolutely captivating the crowd. The memories, camaraderie, perhaps even the money built with your new band mates will make it all worth it. That’s not to say that there won’t be any setbacks. But before […]
June 14, 2018
We know fathers can genetically pass on lots of things to their sons. Eye color, height, hair, but can they pass on their extreme musical prowess to their beloved children? Research can provide no conclusive answers. But today, in the spirit of Father’s Day, we’re going to take a look at five convincing examples of […]
June 11, 2018
What Does it all Mean? Twelve and 14 fret guitars refer to the place where the neck and the guitar body come together. Twelve fret guitars meet at the 12th fret. Fourteen fret guitars meet at the 14th. What’s a fret you ask? A fret is that raised part on the neck of a stringed […]
June 4, 2018
Whether you’re upgrading your gear or moving onto another instrument altogether, you might be wondering what you should do with your old stuff. Sure, you can let it collect dust in the basement or keep it around the house “just in case” you change your mind, but musical instruments, recording equipment, and accessories tend to […]
May 27, 2018
When it comes to improving your ukulele playing, our number-one, sure-fire tip is to practice, practice, practice. If you aren’t putting in hours on your ukulele, you simply won’t improve. In addition to carving out enough time to practice, there are a variety of things you can do to improve your playing. From trimming your […]
May 24, 2018
Children have a lot of options when it comes to extra curricular activities. Your child may already be involved in many of them, but let us assure you that adding music lessons to the schedule is a well-informed decision. The importance of music lessons can not be understated. While your child may not become the […]
May 16, 2018
Parents love the school year for a variety of reasons- there’s tons of structure, it’s filled with plenty of learning, and your child has the opportunity to be social. If you’re concerned that the solitary summer months will wreak havoc on your child’s music theory and social skills, think of summer as a unique opportunity […]
