May 13, 2020
When it comes to extracurricular activities, music lessons are a great choice. Not only will enrolling your child in music lessons prepare them to join their school’s marching band or orchestra when the time is right, but music lessons have been proven to help some students perform better on standardized tests. Whether your child is […]
May 1, 2020
If you live in an apartment, have a newborn or care for elderly parent, managing practice noise is a priority. You want your child to excel at their musical studies. And consistent practice is a major part. So, what’s a parent to do? If you feel like you’re forced to choose between being a good […]
April 1, 2020
Learning how to play guitar chords begins with the basics, such as learning the names of each guitar string and how to read chord diagrams. Whether you’re taking guitar lessons or learning on your own, playing chords is an important first step. Learning how to play guitar chords will help you become a great guitar […]
February 2, 2020
The saxophone is a relatively new instrument, invented during the 1840’s by Belgian musician and instrument maker, Adolphe Sax. The first orchestral music for saxophone was composed by Hector Berlioz in 1844. In the ensuing years, volumes of new music included parts for saxophone, but it really came to the forefront in the United States […]
October 16, 2019
Setting music goals is one of the best ways to quickly become a skilled musician. Learn how setting goals can help musicians of all ages and experience levels.
Music practice frustrations are common and can happen to musicians of all ages and levels. Here are some ways to overcome frustration when learning an instrument.
October 3, 2019
Music has the power to truly enrich our lives. By learning to play an instrument, students of all ages become more well-rounded. Even adults can experience these music education benefits! The joy of playing music transcends age, race, and culture. It doesn’t matter whether someone loves classical, jazz, pop, rock, or everything in between. When […]
September 24, 2019
If you want to learn how to read drum notes, beginning will first need to understand a few basic concepts like the staff, musical notation, and time signature.
Whether you’re just jamming out on a drum kit or aspiring to hold down the percussion section in an orchestra, these 4 drum tips will help you improve your playing.
September 16, 2019
If you want to know how to read trombone music, you’ll need to learn about the musical alphabet, the staff, bass clef, musical notes, and time signatures. These elements are crucial for learning how to read trombone sheet music. Plus, most of the core principles of reading trombone music will apply to other instruments as […]
