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Musical New Year’s Resolutions for Musicians, Students, & Music Lovers
Happy holidays to all! We all hope the seasons has been good to you, and the coming year will only
The Stories Behind the World’s Most Popular Holiday Songs
With Christmas only days away, we thought we’d help you get into the spirit of things with the world’s top
Holiday Music From Around the World
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! One thing most who celebrate have in common is, of course, holiday music.
10 Stocking Stuffers for Musicians
It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is here, Christmas is mere days away, and you suddenly
9 Reasons You Should Study Music Theory
Learning to play music requires a lot of different lessons to get it right. However, music theory is one
Essential Musical Accessories: Tools of the Trade
Whether you’re a new musician or the parent of one, you probably already know that, for both experts and
Foundational Musical Skills for: Strings
Just like every other instrument in the orchestra, starting out with the right fundamental is important. How you hold the
Foundational Musical Skills for: Woodwinds
The woodwind section is an essential element of an orchestra. Each woodwind is capable of creating a wide range f
Foundational Musical Skills for: Brass Instruments
The brass section is a foundational element of many musical genres, from classical to contemporary jazz. Their rich and resonant
Foundational Musical Skills for: Drums & Percussion
The best way to become a great drummer is to continue to work on your skills every day. So, continuing
Foundational Musical Skills for: Guitar & Bass
Improving your guitar or bass skills requires time, dedication, and the proper approach. No matter if you’re a beginner or
Foundational Musical Skills for: Piano
Learning to play the piano as either a child or an adult can be a fun and rewarding experience. But
Foundational Musical Skills for: Vocalist
Weather you want to get better when belting that song out in the shower, or dream of singing on stage,
Foundational Musical Skills for: All Beginner Musicians
Every section of the band, and indeed, every instrument, has their own skills and techniques a student must learn to
Scales, Scales, & More Scales
Ah, scales. Arguably the single most enduring music lesson you’ll ever be taught is your scales. They’re among the first
Music and Memory
Have you ever ridden along in the car when suddenly an old song from your childhood comes on? You
Back to School Season: The Perfect Time to Sign up for Music Lessons
The back to school season is nearly upon us! Soon stores will be full of displays for backpacks, new clothes,
10 Tips for the Back-to-School (and Music Lesson) Transition
Back-to-school–and possibly back to music lessons and classes–season is back again! With the days steadily getting shorter and the summer
Picking an Instrument: How to Help Your Child Decide
As a parent who wants to help foster a passion for music in your child, you’re likely concerned about picking
9 Non-Musical Benefits of Learning Music For Kids & Adults
Choosing to learnt to sing or play an instrument is the beginning of a journey. And not just a
Children’s Music Lessons: 7 Tips to Consider Before September
If your little one loves music the way most children do, you’ve probably considered signing them up for music lessons.
Hand Drums of the World
Music is a universal art, and every culture in the world participates. And while there can be a lot of
10 Songwriting Tips From the Stars
Songwriting is an art-from full of both challenges and surprising, magical moments. And while every artist’s creative process is different,
7 Musicians Who Address Mental Health in their Music
Mental health issues impact us all at one point or another in our lives. And art can be a wonderful
Road Trip: The History of Car Audio Systems
Car audio systems have gone through a lot of evolution since the early days of road tripping. Starting out as
20 Canadian Songs to Include on Your Road Trip Playlist
Planning a road trip this summer? Every road trip needs a good playlist, so why not feature some Canadians when
Common Habits Successful Musicians & Athletes Share
For most people, music and sports appear to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. One is about
The Surprising Benefits of Songwriting
What is it that draws someone to songwriting? Most people who dabble in songwriting aren’t doing it to make
13 Tips to Help Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp
Summer camp brochures and ads always feature scenes of laughing kids play sports, swimming, and generally having fun. What’s never
5 Reasons to Send Your Kids to Summer Music Camp
Summer is nearly here! Yes, that’s right, it’s time to start thinking about signing the kids up for some





























