January 20, 2023
The violin is an important instrument in innumerable musical genres and traditions. It has origins dating back over 1,000 years and, for the most part, has existed in its current form for nearly 500 years. Early History The exact origins of bowed string instruments are unclear. There is evidence of bowed string instruments dating back […]
April 7, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has upended most aspects of everyday lives, from the way we work to our children’s summer vacations. The good news is that Music & Arts is proud to resume safe in-person instruction for most instruments at a store near you. As much as we love music, we value health and safety even […]
March 29, 2021
Dan Lynch (left) and his instructor Chris Stout (right). As one of the country’s largest instrument retailers and music lesson providers, 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. […]
February 8, 2021
If you’ve never taken music lessons before, the experience is probably a lot different than what you’re expecting. No matter your age, experience level, or goals, learning music is a powerful way to enrich your life. However, this doesn’t keep misconceptions about music lessons from convincing some people they’re not worth the time and effort. […]
January 19, 2021
Learning an instrument for the first time or doing something new in music as an experienced musician is incredibly special. But the truth is that enthusiasm alone isn’t enough to make your music lessons successful. A combination of hard work and the ability to focus on the right things in music will help you reach […]
December 22, 2020
Everyone knows that musical dads are the coolest dads around. From hip choral directors to dads in bands, there are countless ways that the fathers in our lives pursue and enjoy music. If you’re contemplating what gift to get your amazing musical Dad, consider one of these ideas: A brand new instrument Nothing will put […]
October 27, 2020
For the non-musical parents of young musicians, the holidays can be a rough time. Knowing what gifts your budding musician will love and which ones they’ll politely smile at and set aside isn’t easy for parents who don’t know much about music. Luckily, it turns out it’s actually not that complicated. From essential tools your […]
September 24, 2020
Learning an instrument is a challenging endeavor. For beginners, even with professional music instruction, making progress can feel difficult or even impossible at times. It takes a great deal of effort, time and money, so it’s fair to ask whether it’s worth it if you don’t have dreams of becoming a professional musician. The bottom […]
August 12, 2020
You probably already know that music education is proven to be an incredible asset in the development of children. But did you know that important music fundamentals can be taught at home? Many parents think the benefits kids get from music education happens only within formal music lessons or at school, but in reality, a […]
July 28, 2020
Forging genuine and enduring connections with students has always been paramount in music education, but it’s never been more important than it is today in the age of the coronavirus. Kids need emotional support and a solid educational foundation they can rely on during this time of uncertainty. They need to laugh, share their feelings […]
