Don’t set lofty goals without knowing how much work it will take to achieve them, that will only lead to disappointment. Instead, set weekly practice goals with your teacher, with long term goals in mind, such as performances, competitions, playing in an ensemble or with friends and family, or just a higher level of proficiency with your own instrument.
Musical Keys to Practicing Success: Discover Musical Pizza!
Musical Keys to Practicing Success: Have Great Practice Habits!
Musical Keys to Practicing Success: Get the Most Bang For Your Buck!
Musical Keys to Practicing Success: Have Musical Heroes
Have Musical Heroes! In the early stages, and in every stage, of your musical journey take advantage of learning from people who have mastered skills you are working on, who have meaningful careers in music, or who have incorporated music into their own life, into their family or community in ways that make a difference.
A Brief History of the Trumpet
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.