Ah, oui! Today we are going to talk about the beautiful, the historical, the posh country of France. Let me tell you, I’m excited. I love France. So, we know that ballet grew out of this place, as did fashion and fancy food. However, have we thought about the music? You may not have known […]
Fall is a good time to try a new instrument. But, how do you pick an instrument? There are thousands upon thousands of instruments in the world. If we narrow it down, there are anywhere from 22 to 30 instruments in a traditional western orchestra. At this point it’s time to ask yourself some questions. […]
We all know the feeling of being unable to focus while studying. No matter how long you stare at the words in your book or on your flash cards, it can be impossible to focus. Sometimes, it’s the click of someone else’s pen, or a foot tapping in the room, or the TV blaring in […]
For a lot of people, the biggest excuse to miss out on learning an instrument is time restraint. Kids are often involved in many activities including sports, academic clubs, and dance lessons. Parents will worry about the commitment music lessons require. However, music lessons can be extremely beneficial to social and motor development, self esteem […]
When it comes to taking proper music lessons, there are usually two routes you can take: your teacher comes to your home or you go to your teacher at a music school. A lot of people debate the pros and cons of each type of music lesson, but ultimately, it comes down to one question […]
If you asked a famous pianist who made his or her favorite piano, don’t be surprised if the answer is Steinway & Sons. For over 150 years, Steinway and Sons has been recognized as the Gold Standard of pianos, making some of the finest models in the world. But how did they achieve such a […]