This week we celebrate my favorite instrument the trumpet by discussing its history and its transformation into the instrument we play today.
Instructor Feature: Seth Jenkins
Today we have the opportunity to share another installment in our “Instructor Features” blog series! This week we have Seth Jenkins to celebrate! Seth is a piano, voice, guitar, bass, and drum instructor who is a life-long musician with experience in the performing and recording industries. Seth is passionate about musical improvisation and helping his students find joy in expressing themselves.
Read more about Seth below, and at the link near the bottom of the post.
January 2020 Student Spotlight: Caleb W.
How to Stick With Your New Year's Resolution to Learn An Instrument
Let’s actually figure this whole New Year’s resolution thing out and create some meaningful change that’ll benefit your mental health, your physical health, your intellect, and your personal development.
Let’s learn an instrument.
Lucky for you, we’ve helped hundreds of people do just that. Here’s how we’d suggest going about your resolution to learn an instrument in a way that’ll give it the best shot of actually working…
5 Merry Melodies for your Holiday Playlist
Christmas is just around the corner, and whether you’ve been listening to Christmas music all year-round or holding out until December, the time has finally come to embrace those holiday favorites. Listening to Christmas music always brings a nostalgic joy to my heart, but even I can admit that those same old songs grow a bit stale after the 1,000th time hearing them. So, to save yourself from becoming a Scrooge this year, check out this list of 5 holiday pieces to bring fresh life to your Christmas music playlist.
The 12 Instruments of Christmas
December is here, and the time has finally come to deck the halls and get into the holiday spirit! Christmas has so many rich traditions that always cast a warm glow over the season, but one of the holiday’s greatest treats is to hear the variety of sounds and instruments are reserved specifically for Christmas time. So grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa, eggnog, or maybe even wassail, and enjoy these 12 instruments of the Christmas season.
Does Music Affect Your Mood?
Have you ever had a time in your life where one song / artist seemed to be the soundtrack of that season? And now every time you go back there in your memory, your brain can’t help but to play that music in the background?
Think about what was going on in that memory; Where were you? Who were you with? What did you feel? If you indulged me and followed along, you probably can easily equate the sense of emotion of that season with the music of that season.
Instructor Feature: Chris Carner
Today we have the opportunity to share another installment in our “Instructor Features” blog series! This week we have Chris Carner to celebrate! Chris is a saxophone, voice, guitar, and bass instructor. Chris has experience with a variety of musical genres from vocal and orchestral music to jazz and rock, and he is passionate about helping his students achieve the best possible tone.
Read more about Chris below, and at the link near the bottom of the post.
How to Read Music: A Crash Course
Are you new to the music scene and curious about how this all works? Are you eager to start exploring music, but o all those lines, dots, and squiggles on the page have your brain in a tailspin? Although learning to read music can seem like an overwhelming task at first, with the help of the right instructor, you’d be amazed at how quickly interpreting those hieroglyphs can become second nature.
5 Spooktacular Pieces for Your Halloween Playlist
The weather has turned cooler, the leaves have begun to change, and pumpkins and ghoulish creatures are decorating department store shelves. Fall is in the air, and with it comes the anticipation of one of America’s favorite holidays—Halloween. The 31st of October may be known mostly for its sights, smells, and tastes (hello candy!), but Halloween can also be a treat for your ears as you listen to these 5 festive favorites.
