Whether you are a professional singer or a beginner student taking Atlanta voice lessons, vocal warm up exercises should become a part of your daily singing regimen. There are many benefits associated with warm up exercises and most singers and voice instructors will vouch that a warm up session helps alleviate muscle tension and improves
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Why A Practice Pad Is Essential To Any Drum Lesson
When a student sits down at their first drum lesson, he or she is most likely thinking that they will jump right on the drum set and start rocking out immediately. Well, we can absolutely do that for the purposes of creativity and expression. However, playing with drum sticks can be a little more difficult
Why Learning Rock Music Rocks!
Popular music is such an important inspiration in the lives of not only music students, but all of society. Rarely do we hear of a person who does not enjoy music in some capacity, whether they consider themselves musically inclined or not. Therefore, when a student begins study of a musical instrument, their first conception
Cello Lessons at Home
Learning one of the most beautiful instruments in the world takes some practice-and some great private cello lessons. Some instruments lend themselves to a little more self teaching, cello doesn’t really fall into that category. Proper Intonation First, let’s define faulty intonation. Faulty intonation is the failure to tune intervals (the distance between pitches), both
Why Take Music Lessons In Your Home?
What are some of the key advantages to taking in home piano lessons? Many students travel to studios or music lesson facilities for their lessons. While there is nothing wrong with this, there are some clear advantages to taking piano lessons in your home. As a teacher, I have taught in both environments and I
5 Skills You Know For Basic Piano
Basic Music Skills When you know a little about music you know a lot. At a recent family reunion I was happy so see so many of my family members who have some basic music knowledge be able to play so much. After we had some fun music making moments I thought it would be
Advanced Drum Lessons – Continuing With A Practice Pad
After reading my last blog, Drum Lesson– Practicing With a Practice Pad, you have found out that a practice pad is a great tool for beginner students learning how to play the drum set. However, a practice pad, if kept in the practicing routine, can really have a huge positive impact on the advanced student’s
What Voice Teachers Teach in Atlanta Lessons
We’re a team of Atlanta-based voice teachers specializing in in‑home lessons for beginner students, and each of us brings a unique approach to answering the question: “What do voice teachers teach?” Understanding what’s covered in lessons helps parents and students know what to expect—and see how singing can impact more than just musical ability. When
Finding a Guitar Teacher: 5 Things to Consider
So, you have decided that you or your child would like basic guitar lessons, but what teacher will be the best fit? There are many things to consider in selecting a guitar teacher, as this instrument has been utilized enormously by many styles and genres of music, and enrolling in guitar lessons can hold a
Rock Guitar Lessons Fundamentals: Why Start with Basics
If you’re considering rock guitar lessons fundamentals, you’re making a smart choice. In our private teaching experience, we’ve found that a strong foundation in rhythm, chords, technique, and musicality makes all the difference—especially for rock styles. Whether you’re working on riffs, strumming patterns, or solo feels, focusing on fundamentals first ensures progress and enjoyment later.