October 7, 2024
Essential tips for making the most out of your focused practice time. It’s happened to all of us. You sit down with your instrument with the intention of practicing, but quickly feel overwhelmed by all the choices you have to make. Where do I even start? Am I practicing the right way? What should I […]
September 26, 2024
The Nashville-based Music & Arts instructor, who performs with her sister in the acclaimed classical-country duo Twin Kennedy, reveals her tricks of the songwriting trade. Carli Kennedy started crafting songs before many children have picked out an instrument. “I wrote my first song at 7,” she recalls, “and I’m sure it rhymed, but I’m also […]
July 18, 2024
From affordable piano alternatives to analog sonic explorers, this helpful primer outlines the keyboard basics. There’s nothing like playing a real acoustic piano, but not everyone has the space or the budget to have the real thing at home. Fortunately, Music & Arts offers a wide variety of digital pianos, MIDI keyboards and synthesizers to […]
June 30, 2023
It’s a warm, sunny day, the perfect type of day for lounging by the pool or heading to the beach. But there’s something else you can add to your summer routine – piano playing! Piano could be the start of a lifelong passion or simply a fun, seasonal hobby. Either way, here are eight tips […]
May 23, 2022
Looking To Improve Your Piano Skills? Students of all ages can benefit from learning an instrument. If you’re trying to get better at piano, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find a variety of tips and videos that will help you become a better piano player. There’s tips for beginners, for how to […]
November 25, 2020
The piano is by far one of the most versatile and beloved instruments on the planet, so it makes sense why we should celebrate the musicians who play this incredible instrument. From helpful music accessories to exciting pro audio gear, we’re sharing five terrific stocking stuffer ideas for piano players this holiday. Sheet music When […]
September 21, 2020
Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in piano lessons for the first time or they’ve been taking lessons for a few years, knowing how to get the most out of that investment is key. The moment you enroll your child in piano lessons, you become part of a piano-learning team that includes your child, their […]
If your child has decided to start tickling the ivories, you may be wondering where to begin. Many places offer piano and keyboard lessons and while they have some similarities, there are also some important differences. Many parents assume that piano and keyboard lessons are basically the same and that once you know how to […]
September 16, 2020
Digital Piano vs. Keyboard Many students that are interested in learning to play the piano don’t start by playing a grand piano. Because of the high cost and amount of space required, most people will buy a digital piano or a keyboard when they are starting to learn the piano. It’s not uncommon for people […]
September 10, 2020
September is a month known for kids returning to school, the start of fall, and one of our favorite instruments on the planet––the piano! National Piano Month takes place every September, and it’s the perfect time to learn how to play this amazing instrument for the first time or to celebrate it in earnest if […]
