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 22, 2018
School’s out for summer! Between the lemonade and swimming pools and staying up late, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is spending hours practicing your instrument. But, if you don’t, you’ll go back to school in September forgetting everything (okay, not everything…but a lot!) you learned during the school year. Besides carving out some […]
May 15, 2018
Summer Learning Loss. Summer Brain Drain. The Summer Slide. No matter how you refer to it, the idea that students lose some of their academic skills during summer vacation is a very real phenomenon. In fact, a survey by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) confirms that teachers spend a significant amount of time re-teaching […]
March 6, 2018
When it comes to selecting an extracurricular activity for your child, music lessons should be at the top of your list. Sure, we may be a bit biased, but the data is there: music lessons can help your child become more autonomous and self-confident, and it’s also a pretty awesome skill to have later in […]
February 27, 2018
Many people wish they were more musical, but very few take action to become more musical people. Whether you’re an adult who used to play an instrument and wishes you kept it up or a parent who wants their child to learn the language of music, there are a variety of different ways you can […]
February 18, 2018
By Bill Hart This is a common question for beginning students. It might seem innocent enough, but it’s a loaded question to be sure. It’s a very logical question, but I don’t believe logic has a place in music. Stay with me for a moment. Music is a language that breaks down all barriers. […]
September 14, 2017
The music industry has always been competitive, and many new musicians wonder if they have what it takes to “make it.” Making music for fun isn’t so hard, but turning that passion into a career is a whole different ball game. Though there’s some luck involved, becoming a professional musician is equal parts dedication, patience, […]
August 15, 2017
Most drummers own or at least have heard of the practice pad. If you’re new to the drums and are unsure if you should invest in drum practice pads, we’re here to explain what they are, how to use them, and what to keep an eye out for when shopping for them. A practice pad, […]
July 10, 2017
Whether it’s a brand new guitar or a hand-me-down, getting your very first guitar is a very exciting time in your life. As soon as you pick up your new guitar and start to play around with it you’ll want to learn everything–notes, chords, scales, and slides–as fast as you can. In your excitement to […]
July 8, 2017
What we choose to do in our spare time determines the lessons that inform our lives and values. For example, those who choose to invest their time in sports are bound to learn a thing or two about teamwork, trust in teammates, and how to handle pain, while those who choose to explore music expose […]
