Are you looking for an exciting way to improve your guitar skills this summer? Look no further than Grosse Pointe Music Academy’s Summer Guitar Camps 2023! Our beginner Guitar Camp is perfect for those who are just starting out on their guitar journey. Join us from June 19th to the 23rd and learn the basics […]
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Guitars for Beginning Students
Are you looking for the perfect guitar for your child or teenager? Or perhaps you’re an adult looking to pick up the guitar for the first time? At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we recommend the following guitars based on age and skill level: Child Guitar Beginners Needing a Smaller Body Guitar Yamaha JR1 3/4 Size […]
Guitar Lessons for Adults
Guitar lessons for adults are a great way to learn a new skill, express creativity, and bring joy to your life. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills, guitar is an ideal instrument for adults for many reasons. Firstly, guitar is a portable instrument, making it easy to take with you wherever […]
Summer Music Lessons
Summer Music Lessons Summer music lessons are a great way to keep kids active and learning while they are on break from school. It’s an excellent time to learn a new skill without the pressure of the school year or to focus on specific musical interests if they are already taking lessons. There are big […]
Learn to Play Classical Guitar
Do you want to learn to play the classical guitar? Maybe you are an experienced musician and want to learn a new instrument, or maybe you have been playing guitar for a while and are looking for a new challenge to take you to the next level. Learning to play the classical guitar is a […]
Music Lesson Gift Cards
Give Music Lesson Gift Cards to your family and friends this Holiday Season! Music Lessons are the gift of education that will last through the years. Music Lesson Gift Cards Available for: Guitar Lessons, Vocal Lessons, Piano Lessons, Drum Lessons, Ukulele Lessons, Violin Lessons, Cello Lessons, Bass Lessons, Clarinet Lessons, Saxophone Lessons and Trumpet Lessons. […]
3/4 Sized Acoustic Guitar for Beginners
Young guitar beginners will need an appropriate sized guitar in order to make steady progress. Children and even smaller adults will benefit from a 3/4 sized acoustic guitar. A 3/4 sized acoustic guitar has a smaller body and shorter neck making it possible to reach all of the notes easily. We have recommended the Yamaha […]
Music Lessons in Plymouth MI
Music Lessons in Plymouth MI Students looking for music lessons in Plymouth MI Should Look no further than The Canton Music Academy! The Canton Music Academy is located at 5880 N. Canton Center Rd in Suite 425. We offer private lesson programs for the following instruments: Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Piano Keyboard Ukulele […]
Guitar Lessons in Canton MI Andrew Dyl
For the past two years, Andrew Dyl has been an integral part of Canton Music Academy’s team, bringing his love for hard rock, blues, and heavy metal to his students through personalized guitar lessons. With 17 years of playing experience, Andrew’s philosophy is centered around the belief that music is a universal language, and that […]
Made in Detroit: Guitars crafted from city ruins
Made in Detroit: Guitars crafted from city ruins cbsnews.com DETROIT — Detroit has more than 70,000 abandoned buildings. Among them is an old Cadillac plant that houses piles of wood. Where others see trash, Mark Wallace sees buried treasure. Wallace started making guitars out of Detroit’s reclaimed wood a year and a half ago. He […]
3 String Guitars
Three-String Guitars What originated as a Kickstarter® campaign, the Loog guitar has now been put into production, and people around the world are experiencing the benefits of this simple but brilliant idea. The brilliance lies in the reduction of six strings to three so that beginners and experienced players alike can focus on a limited […]
Guitar Classes for Guitar Ensemble
CALLING ALL GUITAR PLAYERS! Ensemble guitar classes now offered at GPMA! Students in guitar classes need an outlet to perform. Guitar Ensemble is perfect for guitar students of all levels! What is Guitar Ensemble? The guitar ensemble class consists of a group of guitar players playing songs and jamming. Ensemble classes provide a necessary balance […]
Adult Music Lessons
Many people consider learning an instrument as an adult. If you’re thinking about it then just do it. Some may say this and some may say that but if you want to learn music then learn. You don’t have to be the best at something to become well educated […]
Just a few general maintenance tips for players
There are a few things that guitar players can do to keep their guitars in good condition. These are very simple things that can make a world of difference for the longevity of your instruments life. First and foremost, most novice players do not change their strings often enough. A string’s life begins its process […]
Don’t let summer stop your groove
With the summer in full swing, many students are taking breaks from their music lessons to engage in more seasonal activities. What many students don’t realize, however, is the importance of continuing practice throughout their break; a point I often push on my students. As practice time diminishes, so do many of the important physical […]
Get your child a full size guitar so they can grow into it…
Wait! The title to this post is all wrong. That is the absolute worst thing that you could do to a beginning guitarist! If you subscribe to this philosophy you may as well buy clothes that are too big for them so that they can grow into them. Don’t let an ignorant sales person at […]
Should I take music lessons as an adult?
We get the many of the same questions from adults wanting to learn music all the time… Is your music academy only for children? Am I too old to learn to play guitar? Is 65 too old to learn piano? I’ve always wanted to play the violin, can I still learn? The answer is no […]
Group Lessons or Private Lessons???
Group music instruction is typically for beginners looking to learn the basic fundamentals of their musical instrument before committing to a more disciplined format of private lessons. Obviously, students will always get more attention in a one-on-one teacher student setting but group lessons function very well for people new to their instrument. Currently Grosse Pointe […]
The Value and Quality of Arts Education: A Statement of Principles
“Every student in the nation should have an education in the arts.” This is the opening statement of “The Value and Quality of Arts Education: A Statement of Principles,” a document from the nation’s ten most important educational organizations, including the American Association of School Administrators, the National Education Association, the National Parent Teacher Association, […]
Am I too old to learn Guitar?
In the 40 years that I have been teaching all styles of guitar to every type of student, there have been a few questions that come up over and over, and seem to be the cause of great concern and anxiety for guitar students. High on the list is “Am I Too Old To Learn […]