Have you ever wondered what it meant for your guitar to be “in tune”? Are you learning how to play the guitar and wonder why it just doesn’t sound right? Your guitar may not be in tune! This is a basic outline for how to tune a guitar and get your guitar sounding just right
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It’s Never Too Late to Start Piano Lessons
The person who came up with the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” must not have watched America’s Got Talent when they have rescue/shelter dogs that do amazing things! Those aren’t puppies, but they definitely learned new things. A hundred times truer with adults-you are never too old to start piano lessons,
How To Select A Keyboard For Piano Lessons
So, this blog post is specifically about how to select a keyboard for you or your child if you’re just starting lessons or if you have been playing for a while and need to upgrade. If you want to go to the store and buy like a pro, but don’t know what to look for
Rethinking Musical Role Models: Why Beginners Should Trust Their Own Journey
It’s natural to look up to your favorite artists. Whether it’s a guitar legend, a powerhouse vocalist, or a classical virtuoso, we all have musical heroes. But as music teachers who specialize in working with beginners, we’ve seen how comparisons can sometimes do more harm than good. To truly grow, students need to rethink musical
7 Practice Tips for Young Musicians: A Realistic Guide for Busy Parents
Let’s face it—getting kids to practice their instrument can sometimes feel like a second job. Whether you’re reminding them for the third time or negotiating “just five more minutes,” it’s easy for music practice to turn into a power struggle. As music teachers who work closely with families every day, we’ve seen it all—and we’ve
Play Music With Other People – Music Conversation
If you’ve been taking music lessons for long enough, you’re going to want to eventually play music with other people. Playing music with other people can be a very rewarding, beautiful experience. Chances are, you have also heard your fair share of musicians playing together, just observing and listening. You may have made some observations
How To Play A Simple Rock Groove On The Drums
I love teaching basic rock grooves on drums. Many teachers will keep a student on a practice pad for a while, learning to control their hands before taking it to the drum set. While I completely see the merit in this approach, I like to get my students started on drum set as quickly as
How to Look Like a Piano Performance Pro – At ANY Level!
This article details etiquette for piano performance in a public setting for students of any level, as basics of performance remain the same whether the student is playing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or a Chopin Nocturne. It is especially beneficial for students to go over these parameters right before a performance event with their instructor.
Why Buying a New Guitar Isn’t Always the Best First Step
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.
Preparing For A Recording Session
For any of our students out there getting ready to record in a studio, you should read this article. It offers some basic insights everyone should when getting ready for the studio.
