August 20, 2018
One reason that parents often encourage their children to learn to play an instrument is that it provides a great opportunity to learn about responsibility. Owning a violin is a big responsibility, especially for children who are just starting to learn to play. There’s a lot to know about the proper care and maintenance of […]
August 9, 2018
Research shows that regularly playing an instrument can increase IQ by seven points in both children and adults and that those who study music score an average of 20 percent higher on standardized tests, but parents face plenty of challenges when it comes to handling their child’s introduction to music. From enrolling them in the best […]
July 19, 2018
When your child first decides to take up a string instrument, there’s no guarantee that he or she will know exactly which one to try. The most famous orchestral string is the violin, but maybe your aspiring musician would prefer the deeper voice of the viola, or to play in even lower registers with the […]
June 16, 2018
From beginners to maestros, inklings of self-doubt and lack of confidence can affect us all. Belief in yourself will surely influence how you play an instrument or sing a song. There’s a direct correlation between negative thoughts and poor performances. The first step when being a musician is believing in yourself and understanding that we […]
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 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 […]
