Music lessons for kids don’t have to be so drab. There are plenty of enjoyable training methods that can help your kids understand music better and appreciate it too.
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How to Learn Note Names Easily
When first learning piano, or any instrument for that matter, you want to learn the names of the notes on the staff. Knowing the note names will allow you to further your skills with music theory, sight reading, analysis, and so on.
Learning Away From the Piano
Okay, it’s practice time and you are trying to decide what to work on today. You sit down at the piano but feel less than thrilled about running through the same piece you’ve been working on for weeks. So, what can you do to help improve the piece without actually playing the instrument? Graham Fitch […]
How To Write Interesting Chord Progressions: Chord Extensions
The most common and most useful of these chords is the seventh, which you can use pretty much anywhere just to add a slightly different color to a chord, or in some types of progression to give the sequence of chords some extra thrust, because the added seventh is a mild dissonance, or clash, that makes the chord sound like it wants to move somewhere.
Side Gigs for Musicians: Become a Writer
There are numerous side gigs suited for every type of person. Many people need additional income, and side hustles are easy to balance with school, work, or additional hobbies. Since some musicians may not like making lesson plans, scheduling appointments, or even meeting people face-to-face, something like becoming a writer may be a better fit.
The Influence of Music in the Classroom
The influence of music within the classroom is a matter of debate with strong arguments to show that music could have a positive effect on learning abilities. Let’s take a look at some good examples.
Why Do Some of My Guitar Chords Sound Out of Tune?
Have you ever been playing a gig or practicing your guitar when all of a sudden something doesn’t sound right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It is fairly common for guitarists to experience intonation issues on just a couple chords.
How to Manage Repetition in Practice
When practicing the piano, or any instrument for that matter, repetition is a common method used to further learn a piece of music. However, there are some ways in which this can hinder progress on a piece. Whenever you are using repetition to practice, you want to be sure you are using it in the most beneficial and productive way possible.
8 Benefits of Launching a Podcast for Musicians
Podcasts are mediums that some musicians don’t take into consideration, yet research indicates that some 42 percent of the American audience listens to podcasts.
How to Have More Motivation When Practicing
Sometimes, when preparing for an exam or performance, we can experience “bad motivation.” Playing for fun without having a hard deadline can be more productive than practicing for a recital or test.