Slow Progress? How to Learn a Piece of Music and Make Progress Faster
Sometimes when we are learning a new piece of music, we realize the progress we are making isn’t as fast as we would like it to be. Sometimes the …
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Feeling Stuck? How to Overcome Plateaus in Your Musical Progress
Every musician, no matter their skill level, has faced the frustration of a plateau. One moment, it feels like you’re making leaps and bounds, and the next, progress seems …
How to Memorize a Song or Piece of Music: Tips for Musicians
Learning to perform a piece of music without relying on sheet music or lyrics can be both liberating and challenging. Whether you’re preparing for a recital, or simply want …
Acoustic Drums vs. Electronic Drums: Which is Right for You?
Choosing between acoustic and electronic drums can be a big decision for drummers at any level. Each type of drum set has its unique advantages, and your choice will …
Getting the Most Out of Your Online Music Lessons
On March 25th, 2020, we moved all music lessons online in response to COVID-19 coronavirus. While it was a certainly a challenge to make the sudden shift, our students …
How to Prepare for Your First Recital
An upcoming recital can bring out a lot of emotions in a person, especially if it’s your first recital. You may be anxious or nervous, excited or maybe even …
3 Tips to Strengthen Your Hands
There’s nothing quite as painful (both literally and figuratively) as not being able to jam out on an instrument until your heart is content. When your hand gives out …
How to Read Guitar Tabs
So you want to learn the guitar. You search the web for the intro to “Smoke on the Water” and see nothing but a mess of lines and numbers. …
How to Take Care of Your Violin
If you’ve decided to take up the violin, congratulations! Learning to play a musical instrument is an incredibly exciting time for most students. Always remember that several different things …
How to Take Care of Your Piano
Whether you’re an accomplished pianist or a promising student that has decided to take the plunge and purchase your first piano, it’s essential that you understand how to take …
