For any parent seeking drum lessons for kids, it can be overwhelming to get started. When starting drum lessons, there are some core pieces of equipment your child will need in order to be successful in their drum lessons. Consider these pieces a drum lesson starter kit, adaptable to any budget. You can begin with
Music Instruments
Anatomy of a Piano
At first glance, a piano simply looks like a bunch of black and white keys attached to a box in that instantly recognizable harp shape. You may be surprised to hear that a grand piano contains about 12,000 parts in total! That may sound overwhelming at first, however, most of those parts work together and
4 Questions to Ask When Your Child Wants to Switch Instruments
For parents of children who have been playing an instrument for years, when your child announces that they would like to pursue a different instrument it can feel like a gut punch. The desire to learn a new instrument can conjure up all sorts of emotions and questions. After all, it’s a big investment financially
Anatomy of a Piano
At first glance, a piano simply looks like a bunch of black and white keys attached to a box in that instantly recognizable harp shape. You may be surprised to hear that a grand piano contains about 12,000 parts in total! That may sound overwhelming at first, however, most of those parts work together and
How To Set Up A Drum Set
If your child has recently started Denver drum lessons, chances are that you’re about to face the challenge of setting up your very first drum set. This can be tricky since the drum set is not one instrument, it’s several! Proper placement of each part of the drum set is crucial to making sure that
Which String Instrument Should My Child Play?
As a parent, it can be a little overwhelming when trying to decide which instrument is best for your child to pursue. It’s important to pay attention to your child’s interests and personality as these can help guide you to a long-lasting love of playing an instrument. And, no matter what instrument you choose, you
Finger Exercises to Improve Piano Play
Piano takes practice, just like any other skill in life. Whereas the athlete earns their edge from practice drills, time in the gym, and studying tape, the pianist earns theirs through finger exercises, scales, and pattern work. These are crucial components of a practice routine for anyone seeking long-term improvement and consistency in their Miami
Four Practice Techniques You Can Do Without a Violin
When we think of practicing violin, we often think of playing hours of scales and etudes and countless more hours spent playing through our pieces. However, many people are unaware that sometimes your best practice can happen without the violin. With our Washington D.C. violin lessons, you can learn these non-playing methods to add to
Does My Child Need a Guitar Strap?
Your little one has been asking about playing the guitar for quite a while now. You figured it was time for them to have their own instrument to play. You’ve also looked into signing them up for guitar lessons in Orlando, so they can begin learning right away. You even went to the local music store to
Strike Up The Band
I have taught drum lessons in Washington, DC for several years now, and frequently parents contact me before lessons begin to discuss the purchase of a new drum set. Typically, this is the first drum set the family has ever purchased, and they are understandably bewildered by the decisions involved. The idea of getting a