July 17, 2020
As the country’s largest instrument retailer and music lesson provider, we at Music & Arts pride ourselves on helping musicians and students reach their full musical potential. Nothing gives us more joy than when we hear about the success and progress of our students. That’s why when we heard this story of a young ukulele […]
July 7, 2020
If you’re one of the countless families seeing your summer plans get upended by the pandemic, it’s safe to assume that you and your kids are feeling stressed and disappointed. But for parents of kids with canceled summer camp plans, things are especially rough because they’re in the last-minute position of having to find fun […]
July 2, 2020
From instilling a sense of pride and community to delivering a host of cognitive benefits, marching band is phenomenal for kids. Marching bands do a great deal to nurture a student’s creativity, confidence, and musical ability, and working with a private music instructor helps to solidify and enhance everything that kids learn in their programs […]
June 15, 2020
Whether you’ve been playing your instrument for only a few months or quite a few years, you may be asking yourself the questions “Should I sign up for 60-minute lessons?” and “How will I know when I’m ready or if it’s time to upgrade?” When someone starts learning to play any instrument, they generally begin […]
May 28, 2020
Summer is here! While homemade lemonade, trips to the beach, and sleeping in are perks of the season, the interrupted schedules and lapsed routines are not. If you’re a parent who is concerned about keeping your child’s music lesson practice schedule maintained throughout the warm, summer months… you’ve come to the right place! Many student […]
May 18, 2020
When you think about summer, things like camping trips, hanging out at the beach, and BBQs probably come to mind. Summer is definitely the season for fun, but that doesn’t mean you should skip music education this season. Keeping up with your music lessons, and regular music practice, takes work. However, it can absolutely be […]
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 […]
November 18, 2018
Looking for the perfect gift for that creative kid in your life? Are you looking for something unique, something that your child will truly appreciate and benefit from for years to come? Sometimes, it’s the presents that don’t require any wrapping that end up being the most meaningful. If you want to gift an experience […]
October 6, 2018
Once a child has expressed an interest in learning to play a musical instrument, it’s important for parents to take the them seriously. Studies have shown that musical instruction can be an incredibly beneficial experience for children. It teaches them responsibility, dedication, confidence, and can offer them the joyful experience of learning to express themselves […]
August 24, 2018
Even if your child is learning how to play an instrument in their school’s band or orchestra, the importance of private music lessons cannot be undermined. While a band can create great opportunities for learning to play alongside other musicians, it can’t compare to the one-on-one attention they’ll receive from their music teacher in a […]
