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Celebrating the Music of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is one of the world’s most fun and fascinating parties, and the celebration wouldn’t be possible without music. This is an event so intimately connected with music that the mere mention of it conjures sounds of joyful brass bands and jubilant jazz music for most people. Today, we’re honoring one of the most […]

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Myths About Music Lessons and Learning Music

If you’ve never taken music lessons before, the experience is probably a lot different than what you’re expecting. No matter your age, experience level, or goals, learning music is a powerful way to enrich your life. However, this doesn’t keep misconceptions about music lessons from convincing some people they’re not worth the time and effort. […]

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5 Good Music Habits To Implement In The New Year

When it comes to pursuing music, there are the day-to-day things we focus on as musicians and then there are our bigger goals and habits we often forget to think about. The start of a new year is a great time to take a step back from what we’re doing in music and look at […]

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5 Tips To Start Your New Music Lessons on a High Note

Learning an instrument for the first time or doing something new in music as an experienced musician is incredibly special. But the truth is that enthusiasm alone isn’t enough to make your music lessons successful. A combination of hard work and the ability to focus on the right things in music will help you reach […]

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Boost Social-Emotional Learning With Music Lessons

  As science uncovers more about how children learn, it’s becoming clear that a comprehensive education extends far outside of conventional subjects like math and science. Social-emotional learning is an important part of a child’s development that education experts have increasingly paid more attention to in recent years, and music lessons are one of the […]

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Sounds of the Season: Popular Instruments Used in Christmas Music

It’s that time of year! You’ve ordered the turkey, got the decorations up and all the presents are wrapped and ready under the tree. Now you’re ready to sort out the all important Christmas music. Did you know, some of your favorite songs incorporate some interesting instruments! Check out this list of some common and […]

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Winter is Coming: Is Your Instrument Protected?

The days are getting shorter, Christmas will be here before you know it, and you may even find yourself looking for coats and sweaters you haven’t worn since last year. Whether you live in sunny California, in one of America’s 50 coldest cities, or in a town where the weather’s somewhere “in between”, one thing […]

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How to Help Your Musician Get Through the Holiday Season

As an adult, the holiday season can be pretty hectic. We often look back fondly on childhood memories of the season, seeing it as fun and carefree. What we tend to forget though, is that kids can have a lot of events occurring around the holidays too. Children who are involved in music, in particular, […]

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School Concerts Canceled? Make A Music Video Instead!

In a year where mostly every type of in-person musical performance has been canceled, school concerts and student recitals have been no exception. For hardworking students, these performance opportunities are crucial, and missing out on chances to play in front of supportive audiences is sure to make an impact on today’s budding music students. But […]

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10 Best Holiday Songbooks For Your Instrument This Season

Music is something that can turn a winter holiday into something truly special. Whether it’s the warm and fuzzies you get from listening to Christmas music while baking cookies or the pride and nostalgia you feel watching your child perform at an annual holiday concert, music makes the holidays great. From an exciting collection of […]

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