July 23, 2020
Most people already know that learning an instrument is a fun, challenging pursuit that enriches lives, but far less know exactly how and why. In terms of non-musical benefits, learning music delivers big boosts in confidence, creativity, and cognitive functioning for students of every age and background. But if you think picking up the knowledge […]
July 7, 2020
With the pandemic continuing to upend many facets of American life, parents and kids alike around the country are unsure of what exactly returning to school in the fall will look like. However, there’s plenty of concrete things that Covid-19 can’t change, like the fact that children need fun, education, and stability to thrive. Enrolling […]
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 7, 2020
Are you noticing the sound cutting in and out while you play your instrument during your online lesson experience or performance? Does the instrument sound garbled on the other end when you try to play? Are you having trouble hearing dynamic contrast? All of these sound issues are fixable with a little bit of set […]
April 27, 2020
Across the country, many families are working remotely, homeschooling their children, honoring stay at home orders and social distancing – what better way to provide engaging educational opportunities than through online music lessons? Music & Arts is excited to announce the launch of Online Lessons! We are dedicated to helping students continue to make music. […]
March 3, 2019
Did you know that the annual cost for a comprehensive K-12 music education program is only about $187 per student? If it’s so cost-effective, why are music programs the first to be cut when funds are low? A study, funded by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), shows that it’s fairly economical to […]
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 […]
November 1, 2015
Whether you’ve taken music lessons yourself or have a child who is currently enrolled in their school orchestra or marching band, you likely understand the many benefits of having access to a music education. To you, the idea of children not having the opportunity may seem absurd. Unfortunately, this is a sad reality faced by […]
