Lynda Way Pacific Pre-School and Kindergarten How Music Education Boosts Learning Today, music occupies a special place in the hearts of those in the field of childhood development. This is because music supports learning in a number of ways. Let’s take a look at three of them: Music Aids Brain Growth and Development Regardless of whether […]
Music Lessons
Music Apps for Android
Music Apps for Android by Rhona-Mae Arca Busted Piano String Back in September, I shared some music education apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Now, it’s Android’s turn. These are some of the best music education apps for Android that I have found. I have tried all of these on my phone, tablet (or both). Music […]
Music has the power to shape a child’s mind
The Independent by Kate Youde Parents may not appreciate the screeching of violins and recorders during the hours of practice, but new evidence suggests music lessons help children improve their language skills. Scientists have discovered that playing an instrument significantly enhances the brain’s sensitivity to speech. Schools which fail to make music a core subject […]
More adults taking music lessons
Democrat and Chronicle December 8th, 2013 Music lessons for adults If anyone deserves to be in this practice room at the Hochstein School of Music & Dance, standing beside a grand piano and joyfully belting out “O Sole Mio,” it’s 84-year-old Joe Mancini. As a boy in Rochester, Mancini fell hard for his Italian parents’ […]
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
The Nashville Number System is a simple way of naming chord functions as numbers rather than their formal letter name. In the equal temperament tuning system their are 15 key signatures. They all differ in name but the chord function is always the same. For instance a guitar player might be teaching his band 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 […]
Summer Music Camp near Plymouth Canton Schools
GP Music Academy in Canton is offering two weeks of Summer Music Camp in 2013, July 29th-August 2nd and August 5th-9th. We are less than five miles from the Plymouth Canton Schools. Our music camps are perfect for beginners and intermediate players aged 9-17 years on guitar, bass guitar, piano, and drums. Singers […]
Music Business Jobs
Music Business Jobs Music is one of the most popular hobbies that youngsters engage in nowadays. Some youth listen to it purely for entertainment purposes or as a way to take a break from their stressful lives. On the other hand, a number of young people use music as a way to earn a […]
How to choose the right guitar for beginners
Guitar Lessons in Plymouth Mi Call us at 734-418-0640 10 things to know and ask about guitars and guitar lessons: 1. What type of guitar do I want to play? – Electric, Acoustic, Classical, Bass Guitar. The best was to answer this is to ask yourself which one are you most passionate about. If you […]
Is this the year you take Piano Lessons?
Are you looking for something fun and interesting to do this summer? TAKE PIANO LESSONS! Summer often sparks many ideas for outdoor activities but you can’t stay outside in the sun all day. Piano lessons are enjoyed and valued by students of basically all age groups. We welcome beginner students as well as piano players […]
Summer Music Programs
Need something to fun to do this summer? Sign up Now for one of our summer music programs! Summer is almost here and while it’s good to get a break from academic studies, it is very important for beginner and serious students alike to continue their music lessons. For many people, summer music programs allow […]
How do you play guitar? 10 awesome guitar videos to show you!
How do you play guitar? First, you need to own one and then you need to start listening to as much guitar music as possible. Those are the basics, but that question is best answered through many lessons, workshops, and practice sessions. The guitar is an instrument capable of unlimited expression. In the following videos, you’ll […]
Summer Music Camps
Summer Music Camps Grosse Pointe Music Academy will host weeklong summer music camps for beginning to intermediate students age 9–17. Besides having fun, Grosse Pointe Music Academy summer music camps are designed to keep students actively involved in playing their instruments throughout the summer months. Many students will put their instruments away from the summer, […]
Music Lessons in Canton
Thinking about music lessons in the New Year? If you have the desire to play music then why not make this your New Year’s resolution? Take music lessons in Canton, MI at GP Music Academy. We have instructors with University training in music to assist you on your musical quest. Studying privately with a qualified […]
Music Camp
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Learn Bass Guitar
If you want to learn bass guitar, it may be wise to familiarize yourself with some of the humor that surrounds bass players and the playing of bass in general. Much of this humor is derived from the relative simplicity of the bass lines played by rock musicians. I believe that all instruments have technical […]
Where can I get Piano Lessons?
Where can I get piano lessons? Simple! Grosse Pointe Music Academy in Grosse Pointe Woods and Canton offers lessons 6 days a week for students of all ages and levels. 10 important practice tips for piano players and all […]
Who says cello players don’t rock?
I’ve always thought it was cool seeing orchestral instruments play rock and pop songs. Check out this cello player performing Rock You Like a Hurricane by The Scorpions. From an article on August 6 2009: The 15 Greatest Cello Performances in Popular Music The Cello is the second largest and deepest string instrument on the […]