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
1. Singing Builds Brain Connections Early Multiple studies have shown that music—especially singing—activates areas in a child’s brain related to language, memory, and executive function. Why it matters: According to the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, repetitive sound play helps young children build strong neural pathways critical for learning. 2. It Strengthens Emotional Bonds
When singing and taking voice lessons it is foundational to have good pitch. Pitch matching is a basic skill and this article outlines some basic concepts. Finding Your Natural Range Starting on middle C on the piano, play the note and then match it singing one of the vowels; I believe O is a good
Have you ever wanted to play an instrument but never had the time or the opportunity? It’s never too late to start! Take this quiz to see which instrument would be best for you! What Instrument Should You Play? (for 35 years and older) 1. Do you have children in the house? A. Yes, young
If you’re like most, we don’t want to do homework and understanding that simple feeling can really shed a lot of light on how to make the most of your time practicing guitar.
Deciding when to start piano lessons is a common question for many parents. While children can start piano lessons at various ages, beginning at ages 4 and 5 is a great start. At this formative stage, children are like sponges, eager to absorb new information and skills. This article explores how piano lessons for young
As private music teachers who work with beginners every day, we love helping students grow as musicians. But something else happens during lessons that we don’t talk about enough—what they’re learning beyond practicing music. From emotional awareness to time management, music lessons offer lifelong skills that go far beyond scales and songs. Emotional Growth and
You don’t need a full drum kit to become a strong drummer. As teachers who work with beginner percussion students every day, we’ve seen some of our most consistent progress come from students who practice creatively—on couches, desktops, and even knees. This guide shows you how to practice drums without a drum set using simple
