How to Choose the Right Instrument for Your Child
Choosing an instrument for your child to study can seem like a daunting task, but rest assured, there are many ways to discover which instrument is a good fit for your child! In general, it’s best to try and keep your options open, but it’s also important to choose something that will keep your child’s…
Trying Different Instruments
We get phone calls frequently about what age students should start learning an instrument and what instrument they should learn. Those are great questions! Every student is different, but generally we encourage parents to have their child start lessons at 6 years old. We do have some that have started younger, but each student is…
The Struggle Is Real & It’s Good For You
More often than not, when a student starts something brand new, they will utter, “This is hard,” and not want to continue. This is especially true if it’s something they didn’t already want to know. Younger students often don’t yet have the experience to know that through struggling comes growth. Even adults will sometimes give…
Overcoming Shyness With Music
Shyness in children can be tough to overcome. One of the best ways to deal with shyness is to approach it head-on. However, this can be difficult. Music is a great way to combat shyness. Gaining a musical skill creates a sense of confidence, and this confidence can greatly impact your child’s interactions with others.…
Why Singers Should Learn An Instrument, Part 2
In my first post on this subject, I discussed the musical benefits of playing an instrument. Here are some further benefits: You Alone If you can play an instrument, you will have an accompanist that will always be there for you – and that person is you. By playing guitar or piano, you will always…
Why Singers Should Learn an Instrument, Part I
Why Singers Should Learn an Instrument, Part I I have dealt with singers who are completely committed to their craft, which is great, but they resist learning any instrument besides voice. What are they missing out on? A lot! Musicianship There are areas of musicianship best developed with an instrument. A piano or guitar will…
The Top Three Musical Benefits From Learning To DJ
DJs and Electronic Dance Music are at the top of the musical world these days. There are some who feel being a DJ is just playing records and is not a musical skill. I would argue this is not true. A good DJ must have some very refined musical skills. Here are the top three…