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Maybe you’ve been taking instrumental lessons since you were a young child or in grade school. You’ve learned the basics of playing the instruments and even some advanced techniques. You love making music, but you’ve been focused on making music alone. Now you’re in middle or high school and considering joining the school band. After …

Why Is Band Important in Schools? 15 Reasons To Make Music as Part of a School Band Read More »

Maybe you’re a student who’s constantly tapping your pencil on your desk, and your mom (and your teacher) is certain you’ve got some drumming talent. Or you’re an adult who has been enthralled with drumming for years but has been hesitant to learn because it looks too hard — especially as an older student. No …

Learning To Play the Drums: Common Challenges and How Lessons Can Help Read More »

Learning to play the piano has always been on your list of accomplishments to achieve — but the idea of learning to read sheet music is intimidating.  Can you learn to play the piano without reading music?  Although learning to play the piano by ear takes a special kind of interest in music and the …

To Read Music or Not To Read Music? What’s the Best Way To Learn To Play the Piano? Read More »

Maybe you’re taking instrumental or vocal lessons simply because you love music and enjoy making music. In your mind, focusing on learning music basics and technique is what you need to improve as a musician and excel as a performer. But now, your music coach is introducing music theory, and you’re starting to get bogged …

The Importance of Learning Music Theory: The Top Reasons Music Theory Is Valuable for All Musicians Read More »

Memorizing a new piece of music.  Creating (and sticking to) a practice schedule. Performing at a yearly recital. Making beautiful music involves plenty of hard work.  But did you know that the skills a student learns when they take music lessons can help teach disciplines that transfer to other areas of life? In this article, …

How Does Music Teach Discipline? 7 Ways Music Fosters Discipline and Benefits Musicians in Many Areas of Life Read More »

At first glance, the electric guitar and acoustic guitar look a lot alike. They both have: Though they share these similarities, they also have many unique differences. If you’re thinking about learning to play the guitar, you may ask yourself: We’ll answer those questions and more to help you decide which guitar may be the …

Electric vs. Acoustic Guitars: A Side-by-Side Comparison and Questions To Ask When Choosing Which One To Learn To Play Read More »

The mellow sounds of the cello can enthrall even the most reluctant of concert-goers.  And watching the cellists play is a treat in itself. Despite their level of experience, many cellists make it look effortless. Perhaps you’re a budding cello virtuoso, and you’re wondering: How long does it take to learn the cello? Grab your …

How Long Does It Take To Learn Cello: Factors To Consider and Tips To Implement Read More »

Wind instruments come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common — they are played by using your breath.  Despite that one similarity, wind instruments vary considerably, from high-pitched woodwinds like the piccolo and flute to the mellow sounds of reed instruments like the clarinet and oboe. And don’t forget …

What Wind Instrument Should I Play? A Look at 5 Popular Wind Instruments and Factors To Help You Know Which One To Choose Read More »

Solo performance has always been your thing. The lessons with your vocal coach have paid off. You see improvement in your vocal technique and have had several opportunities to perform as a soloist. Recently, you attended a chorale concert and were mesmerized by the beautiful blend of voices and the messages of the pieces they …

The Varied Benefits of Joining a Choir at Any Age Read More »

Have you ever attended a concert and marveled as a piano virtuoso glided his hands skillfully and seemingly effortlessly across the keyboard? He makes it look so easy. Inspired and motivated, you then go home to practice, but you struggle to even get your hands to work together on a simple scale. You know the …

Getting the Right Hand and the Left Hand Together: 11 Tips for How To Improve Hand Coordination for Piano Read More »