This blog is for intermediate musicians who feel they’ve reached a road block in their musicianship and have seen the ads for the pretty new instrument.
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3 Ways To Beat Songwriters Block
To all my songwriter’s this is for you, and because of that, it’s a little abstract. We have all been at a point where we are either needing or really wanting to get a song out of our heads and onto the page. These are some of the ways that help me get past my
After Basic Music Lessons – Whats Next?
This blog post is for those who have taken basic music lessons. For years you’ve studied and you’re now about to easily play all your scales, you have memorized and can play at least three advanced songs and can read music with relative ease and you think you’re ready to stop lessons. Okay, so I’d
Proper Breathing For Singing – 6 Step Voice Lessons
With your hand on your diaphragm, repeatedly take in a short breath and exhale it quickly with the mouth closed, making a “hm” sound. This will ensure that you’re engaging the muscle and get you used to feeling what it’s like to use your diaphragm.
Tired Of Music Lessons? Don’t Loose Steam
So, it’s been about a year or two into lessons. Things have been going well for your little musician up to this point, he or she’s been practicing pretty regularly, progressing through music at a good pace. Everything has been looking great up until recently. Then about a month ago, your little musician started to
5 Ways to Help Young Songwriter Be Creative
Are you a parent with a very creative child? If your son or daughter make up songs in an instant and has even started writing them down you may have a songwriter on your hands. Here are five ways that you can help your young songwriter. Encourage them to explore other talents. Most songwriters actually
Mommy I Want To Be A Singer – Becoming a Professional Musician
When I was young, taking piano lessons and singing in talent shows, I grew up with the thought in my mind that the only way to make it as a musician was to get a record deal and hit it big in the mainstream music industry. This article presents a how-to path on becoming a
Do I Need An Instrument To Start Lessons?
Do I need an instrument is one of the most basic questions when we think about starting lessons. The most intuitive answer may be, yes, however, that isn’t necessarily the right answer. What Music Instrument Do You Want To Play? First, it depends which instrument you’re starting with. If you’re taking piano lessons, you do
Playing By Ear – The Intervals That Make Ear Training Possible
Playing by ear is something that many people want to learn how to do. Some of the songs that we want to learn aren’t written on sheet music. Learning this way requires some time and building blocks. So for the beginners who have been taking lessons for a little while, this one is for you.