When your child begins to show interest in playing a musical instrument, it is exciting to imagine all the possibilities of what they might want to play. Depending on their age, however, some instruments may be better to start with than others. Generally speaking, the piano and drums are the best instruments for younger kids
Music Instruments
Which String Instrument Is Best For Your Child?
My parents played a key role in my decision to play the violin when I was eight years old. They strategically planned for my sister to play the cello and my brother to play the piano, resulting in the three of us forming a piano trio. Even though my siblings and I did not have
Are Electronic Drum Pads Any Good?
Let’s say you’re exploring drum lessons Orlando but are nervous about what you’ll have to purchase in order to make this dream of learning drums a reality. From not wanting to disturb the neighbors to the cost of putting together a drum kit to the dedicated space that drums take up, purchasing a kit can
Drums vs. Percussion – What’s the difference?
If you’re not sure what percussion is, you’re not alone. Most people don’t recognize the word when I say it to them, and they certainly don’t associate it with music. ‘Percussion’ is a category of instruments that are played by striking them with a hand, stick, mallet, or beater, or by shaking them. There are
10 Steps to Tune Your Violin
When you start taking violin lessons in Seattle, there’s much to look forward to! Learning the violin is a rewarding and enriching activity that will bring you challenges but also great joy. There’s so much to learn, and one of the most important things you’ll need to learn initially is how to tune your violin.
The Difference Between The Violin and the Viola
The violin and viola present two outlets of musical expression often seen as similar, but I find that each instrument has its own unique quality and beauty. Starting my musical journey on violin, I felt like I joined a wrestling match against violists as my violinist peers threw around a plethora of viola jokes and
How Long Does it Take to Learn Guitar?
When looking to learn the guitar, one of the first questions everyone has is, “How long will it take me to learn?” This is a common question, and before you dive into buying equipment or signing up for guitar lessons in Atlanta, you should have an accurate idea of how long it will take you
Brand New or Used? Getting Your Child’s First Drum Set
For parents readying themselves for their child’s first drum kit, the process can seem daunting. Brand new, complete drum kits can be a big expense, especially when your child is just starting out with drum lessons in Orlando. The good news is this: If you’re willing to put in a little effort into researching or
What’s So Fun About Violin Anyway? It’s a Box and Stick!
During my many years of violin playing, I always had many violin teachers and these smart aleck college music professors tell me to just “have fun” with it. Now, what? Is violin supposed to be fun????? It’s a box and a stick, isn’t it? Back in the 80s, I had this small violin — and
Games for Young Drummers to Learn Rhythm
There’s so much fun to be had as a young student taking drum lessons in Orlando. Whether your young drummer wants to be like Travis Barker of Blink 182 fame, Meg White from The White Stripes, or Butch Trucks of Allman Brothers Band fame, all drummers have to master different rhythms. Drummers have to internalize