Can Anyone Learn to Sing?Brought to you by the team at Grosse Pointe Music Academy If you love singing along to your favorite songs, humming show tunes, or performing with a school or church choir, voice lessons might be the perfect next step for you. At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we believe that singing is […]
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3/4 Sized Acoustic Guitar for Beginners
Guitar Lessons and Our Recommended Beginner Guitar If you or your child is just getting started on guitar, having the right size and quality instrument is crucial. Young beginners in particular benefit from using a 3/4-sized acoustic guitar, which features a smaller body and shorter neck—making it easier to reach notes and play comfortably. One […]
Piano Tuning in Metro Detroit
Keep Your Piano in Peak Condition with Professional TuningRegular piano tuning is essential for preserving sound quality and ensuring your instrument stays in optimal playing condition. Seasonal changes in temperature and humidity cause piano strings to shift tension, which gradually throws the instrument out of tune. If ignored, this can lead to long-term damage and […]
Music Lessons in Plymouth MI
Music Lessons Near Plymouth, MI — Just Minutes Away!Looking for quality music lessons in Plymouth, MI? Canton Music Academy is right around the corner and ready to help you or your child get started on a rewarding musical journey! 📍 Location:Canton Music Academy5880 N. Canton Center Rd, Suite 425Canton, MI 48187 🎶 Instruments We Teach: […]
Guitar Lessons in Canton MI Andrew D
Learn Guitar at Canton Music AcademyFormerly taught by Andrew D. At Canton Music Academy, guitar lessons are about more than just learning chords—they’re about discovering your voice through music, building confidence, and having fun along the way. Whether you’re into classic rock, blues, metal, or acoustic fingerstyle, guitar lessons can be tailored to your interests […]
DJ Course in Detroit
Intro to DJing: What You Can Learn from a DJ CourseGrosse Pointe Music Academy – Detroit Area Info DJing is more than playing songs—it’s an expressive, creative craft that blends music knowledge, rhythm, timing, and technology. While we do not currently offer a DJ course, here’s an overview of what a typical program might cover, […]
Garage Band Online Summer Camp
GarageBand Online Summer CampHosted by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Looking for a creative and tech-savvy way to explore music this summer? Join our GarageBand Online Summer Camp, designed for aspiring musicians, producers, and anyone curious about digital music-making. 🎧 Camp Details: 🎵 What You’ll Learn: GarageBand is an incredible tool for learning music production, sequencing, […]
Online Guitar Lessons
Online Guitar Lessons at Grosse Pointe Music Academy Looking for a flexible and convenient way to learn guitar? Whether you want to save time, avoid the cold, or learn from the comfort of home, online guitar lessons are a smart and effective option. Grosse Pointe Music Academy offers private online guitar instruction for students of […]
Ukulele Starter Pack
Interested in learning the ukulele? Grosse Pointe Music Academy offers private ukulele lessons for students of all ages and experience levels. The ukulele is a fun, approachable instrument that’s easy to carry and quick to pick up, making it a great choice for beginners or anyone looking to add a new sound to their musical […]
Hello, Everybody Music Together App
Hello, Everybody!October Blog PostWritten by Sarah Boyd Hello, everybody…so glad to see you! I love singing this in class each week and watching each child’sresponse as they see a whole room full of grown-ups sing to them by name. Our “Hello” song in MusicTogether is not only catchy and applicable to pretty much everything (use […]
Why Music Together?
Defining our “Why” Welcome back to another terrific Music Together semester, families! This fall we will explore the Bongoscollection, which includes many well-loved favorites (think “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain),fascinating “mouth music” from the Irish culture, and beautiful songs for layering harmonies like “CanoeSong”. How many of you sang “My paddle’s keen and bright, […]
Music Together in Clinton Township Mi
Clinton Township FALL SESSION Fall Session Mixed age group Birth – 5 years 10-week class: Hummingbirds Music Together is expanding to offer Music Together in Clinton Township MI! The program is currently being offered at Grosse Pointe Music academy locations in Grosse Pointe Woods and Canton Township. Starting this fall the Hummingbirds Music Together program […]
Summer Music Camps 2017 in Detroit Area
Summer Music Camps 2017Grosse Pointe Music Academy – Grosse Pointe Woods Location Join us for our annual Summer Music Camps, designed for students ages 9–16. Camps will run for two separate weeks beginning Monday, July 24, with a second session starting Monday, July 31. Each day runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 🎶 Camp […]
Test scores are important, but so is music education
🎵 Commentary: Why Music Education Matters More Than Test Scores AloneBased on an article by Keith Wunderlich, originally published at Freep.com At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we’re proud to echo the message shared by Keith Wunderlich, Superintendent of New Haven Community Schools: music education matters—deeply, consistently, and across every student’s learning journey. As Wunderlich highlights, […]
Brentano String Quartet with Vijay Iyer, piano
🎻 Just Spreading the Word – A Must-See Concert from Chamber Music Detroit 🎶 Brentano String Quartet with Vijay Iyer📍 Seligman Performing Arts Center📅 Friday, May 8 | 8 PM🎟 chambermusicdetroit.org Since 1992, the Brentano String Quartet has earned acclaim worldwide, now serving as Artists in Residence at Yale University following a 14-year tenure at […]
How to Listen like a Songwriter
Learning to Listen Like a SongwriterCommentary on Nicholas Tozier’s post at NicholasTozier.com At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we often talk about the value of practicing your instrument, refining your technique, and studying theory — but one of the most overlooked (yet most transformative) habits is intentional listening. In a thoughtful piece on his website, songwriter […]
Super Singer Contest
🎤 Calling All Young Singers! Enter the 2015 Super Singer ContestAre you a solo artist or part of a vocal duo between the ages of 7 and up? Here’s your chance to shine! Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit are hosting the Super Singer contest — a vocal competition open to talented performers across metro Detroit. This […]
The Voice 2015
🎤 Calling All Singers! Audition for The Voice 2015Are you ready to take your talent to the national stage? NBC’s hit show The Voice is holding open call auditions across the country starting June 2015—and they’re looking for solo artists and duos of all genres: pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, country, blues, indie, Latin, and more. […]
Made in Detroit: Guitars crafted from city ruins
Turning Ruins into Resonance: Detroit Guitars Crafted from Reclaimed WoodCommentary by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff A recent feature by CBS News spotlights a powerful story of craftsmanship, creativity, and the enduring spirit of Detroit. In a city with more than 70,000 abandoned buildings, one local builder is seeing not decay—but opportunity. Mark Wallace, a […]
Music Classes for Babies and Toddlers in Canton MI
Classes Begin Thursday, April 2nd 2015 Canton Music Together Classes This Spring we’ll jump and jive with “Allee Galloo”, go to the beach with the Spanish “Maria Isabel”, create jazzy rounds with “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home”, dance in asymmetric meter to “Stick Dance” and layer rhythms on the drums with “Drummers Marching”, just to name […]