You’ve probably heard that school-age children get an academic boost from musical training. But did you know that even babies and toddlers can develop more quickly when they start learning music? It’s true. Younger children who participate in regular music-based activities generally have better fine motor skills than their peers. And the benefits keep piling …
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Music affects us — and surely you’ve experienced it. If any of those is true of you, you’ve experienced the effects of music on your mental health, maybe without even knowing it. But just how does music have such an incredible impact on our minds and emotions? In this guide, we’ll dig into the reasons …
You want to make the most of your voice lessons, but you’re not sure if simply attending the lessons is enough. Are there things you can do both during your lesson and during your practice time at home that can maximize your efforts? The answer is “Yes!” We’ve outlined 13 vocal lesson tips to make …
Singing is your passion, and you want to do it better. But how? Is it necessary to have a voice teacher to improve, or are there things you can do yourself? And if hiring a voice coach is the best way to move your singing to the next level, how do you know what to …
If you or your child is interested in music, taking piano lessons may be a good place to start to develop some musical skills and grow in a love for the subject. But you’ve got questions about how to get started, like: In this article, you’ll find answers to these questions and more. We’ll also …
Maybe you like playing an instrument for the sheer joy it brings you, but playing an instrument also offers all kinds of benefits, like: Did you know that playing an instrument can help strengthen your memory, too? Learn about how playing an instrument can improve your memory, no matter your age or musical experience. Table …
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If you want to expose your young child to music early on, or if you have a young child who is already showing an interest in music, you might be wondering what age is appropriate for piano lessons. Maybe you’ve heard that it’s better to wait until they can read and have more dexterity in …
You know that the violin, viola, and cello are the main string instruments in the orchestra. Perhaps you or your child would love to learn to play one of them, but if you had to identify them by their looks or sound, you might not be sure you could tell them apart. If you’re deciding …
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If you haven’t heard it for yourself, you’ve seen it in movies: the screech of a child’s instrument echoing through the house and leaving a trail of borderline bleeding ears in its wake. Suppose you are considering music lessons for your child. In that case, you may be scrambling up a cost/benefit analysis in your …
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You’ve got a song in your heart, and your fingers are ready to strum. You’ve narrowed your instrument of choice to two contenders. But you’re asking, “Should I learn ukulele or guitar?” Learning to play a new instrument is an investment — in both time and money — so it’s wise to pause and consider …
