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 […]
Music Lessons
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Music Together December 2014 Newsletter
Bells will be Ringing in 2015! Join us for the Bells Collection this winter session running January 12 – March 16, 2015. We will gallop with “Trot, Old Joe,” learn an egg shaker passing game from Ghana in “Obwisana,” drum & jive with “Rhythms & Rhymes,” and create beautiful rounds in “The Bells of Westminster” – just to name a few […]
New Trumpet Instructor Aaron J.
Explore the Power and Versatility of the Trumpet At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we celebrate the vibrant history and expressive potential of brass instruments—especially the trumpet. Known for its bold tone and wide range, the trumpet is a cornerstone of classical, jazz, funk, and popular music traditions. Whether soaring above a big band or blending […]
Most Popular Instruments for Lessons During 2013
Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryBased on data originally published by PRWeb (January 31, 2014)View Original Article on PRWeb.com A recent study released by Instrumentally provides some fascinating insights into the most popular instruments students chose to study in 2013. Based on 2,300 hours of music lessons, the top five spots were claimed by piano, singing, […]
Guitar Passions Tour comes to the Music Hall in Detroit February 18th
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary on Guitar Passions TourOriginally featured at Music Hall Detroit On February 18th, the Detroit Music Hall will host a rare and exceptional performance featuring three internationally celebrated guitarists: Sharon Isbin, Stanley Jordan, and Romero Lubambo. The Guitar Passions Tour unites diverse musical traditions—Latin, Brazilian, classical, and jazz—into one unforgettable evening […]
Richard Gill The Value of Music Education
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary on Richard Gill’s TEDx TalkInspired by Richard Gill’s 2011 TEDxSydney presentationOriginally presented at TEDxSydney In his passionate TEDxSydney talk, renowned Australian music educator Richard Gill delivered a compelling case for music as an essential tool for sparking creativity and imagination. Rather than focusing solely on consuming music, Gill emphasized the […]
How music education boosts learning
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary: How Music Supports Early Learning At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we’ve long seen the transformative role music plays in childhood development — and modern research continues to support this. Here are three key ways music can enhance learning and growth in children: 1. Music Stimulates Brain DevelopmentWhen children engage with […]
Music Apps for Android
Best Music Education Apps for Android (2025 Update) By Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff If you’re learning music, whether as a beginner or an advanced musician, your Android device can be a powerful practice companion. With today’s apps, you can improve sight-reading, ear training, rhythm skills, and even compose or record your own music — […]
Music has the power to shape a child’s mind
Commentary: Music’s Power to Shape a Child’s MindInspired by Kate Youde’s article in The Independent At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we’ve long believed in the deep, lasting value of music education—and now neuroscience is backing that up. In a compelling article published by The Independent, author Kate Youde reports on findings presented by Professor Nina […]
More adults taking music lessons
Why It’s Never Too Late to Learn MusicCommentary by Grosse Pointe Music AcademyInspired by an article by Melissa Balmain, originally published in the Democrat and Chronicle, December 8, 2013 In a heartwarming and beautifully written article, Democrat and Chronicle contributor Melissa Balmain shares the inspiring story of Joe Mancini — an 84-year-old voice student who […]
Key of C Major
The key of C major, also called the C major scale, is a commonly used key for guitar players, piano players and other instruments. It is easy to teach the notes of C major on the piano because all of the white keys make up the key of C. Diatonic and Chromatic are words used to […]
Circle of 5ths
The circle of 5ths, sometimes referred to as the circle of 4ths and 5ths, is a chart that reveals many patterns of melody and harmony in music. Many students will brush it aside as another boring theory assignment but the Circle of 5ths is actually the key to easy memorization of so many music concepts. […]
Nashville Number System
Understanding the Nashville Number SystemThe Nashville Number System is a straightforward method for identifying chord functions using numbers instead of letter names. In music’s equal temperament tuning system, there are 15 major key signatures. Although each key has a different name, the functions of the chords within each key remain consistent. For example, if a […]
Music Class for Toddlers
Summer Music Class – July 2, 2013 Summer music class opportunities abound for your baby, toddler and preschooler with Hummingbirds Music Together! In June we wrapped up our Spring Semester, held demos at the KickStart Your Summer event at the Ford House, hosted our first Sing and Sign free music class at the Rotary Tot […]
Summer Music Camp near Plymouth Canton Schools
Camp OverviewOur Music Camp offers an exciting and enriching experience for young musicians! Participants will attend from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday during their selected camp week. Students may register for one or both weeks, as each week features unique content and programming. Throughout the week, students will participate in group classes […]