When it comes to learning drums, practice isn’t just important—it’s everything. But as drum teachers who work with beginners of all ages, we know that figuring out how to practice can feel like its own challenge. These simple but powerful drum practice tips for beginners will help you level up faster and have way more
No matter how old you are, listening to or even looking at an Epiphone’s Les Paul guitar can make you want to grab it and start strumming. As the second most popular musical instrument (after the piano), guitars feature a wide variety of chords and possible combinations of them. Additionally, there are many ways to
5 Practice Techniques to Improve Piano Skills: A Beginner’s Guide from Private Music Teachers As a collective of dedicated music educators specializing in private lessons for beginners, we understand the challenges new pianists face. Developing effective practice habits early on is crucial for progress. Here are five essential techniques to help beginners enhance their piano
Almost every parent has heard that their child should learn how to play a musical instrument. It sharpens the mind and gives them something that at worst is a fun hobby and at best could be a wonderful new career. However, the task of selecting the right instrument for your child can be daunting, especially
Choosing the right instrument for kids isn’t just about what’s available at school—or what you played in marching band twenty years ago. It’s about finding an instrument that fits your child’s personality, physical development, and interests. This time, we’re stepping away from a typical blog structure and giving you a guided checklist—the same one we
Playing an instrument, learning music theory, and listening to compositions are important activities that every child should pursue. At a base level, these activities add new skills, increase knowledge, and serve as creative hobbies. Music opens up new avenues such as pursuing your dreams as a live performer or composer. These, however, are future dreams
As a musician I can tell you the only class I ever felt at home in was Music Class. Music class was where I received most of my positive reinforcement in elementary school and every student needs a place to be special. Music In Schools, This Is Why We Fight The reason we fight to
If you’ve ever peeked at a sheet of music and felt like you were deciphering ancient symbols, you’re not alone. As a team of music teachers who work with beginners every day, one of the easiest tools we teach right away is how to use the acronym FACE treble clef spaces to remember which notes
Piano Method Books By Age, When And Why To Use Them This is for the parent of a beginning student who’s just starting piano. Many students have no idea where to start when it comes to finding a book to help them learn how to play piano. Fortunately, there are many books written on the
If you’re just starting out, you’ve probably run into a section where a phrase doesn’t stop neatly at the end of a measure. In beginner guitar lessons, this challenge—often called play a measure plus note—can sneak up on students and derail an otherwise smooth rhythm. Fortunately, with the right approach, this transition becomes a musical
