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 […]
Acoustic Guitar
Roberto Venn School of Luthiery prepares students to build, repair guitars for career
Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryBased on reporting by Molly Bilker for Downtown DevilOriginal article link (Downtown Devil) At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we celebrate not only the art of playing instruments, but also the craftsmanship behind them. The story of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery is a powerful reminder of how music and craftsmanship intersect […]
Matt Watroba and Robert Jones Performing in Grosse Pointe
Modern Folk and Acoustic Blues Concert at Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church The Outreach Committee of Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church is proud to host an evening of modern folk and acoustic blues featuring Matt Watroba and Robert Jones on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 16th at 7:00 PM. The church’s chapel offers an ideal setting […]
What’s your favorite guitar solo?
Knowing a wide variety of chords and scales is an essential part of any musician’s growth—but understanding how those elements function together is what empowers creativity. When you play a note over a chord, that note will generally fall into one of three categories: a chord tone, a diatonic scale tone, or a chromatic tone. […]
They tell me to start on acoustic but I’ve decided to start with electric guitar
Yesterday, I shared some thoughts on whether beginning guitar players should start on an acoustic or electric instrument. While I recommended acoustic guitar for most beginners, many will still choose to start with electric — and that’s perfectly fine. If you’ve decided to begin with electric guitar, here are a few important points to keep […]
Acoustic or Electric. What should beginners play?
By Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff Beginning guitar students are often faced with an important decision: Should they start on an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar? It’s a common debate. Some have heard that everyone should begin with acoustic guitar, while others argue that starting with electric is easier because the string tension is […]
Join the Guitar Ensemble at Grosse Pointe Music Academy
Metro Detroit guitarists now have the opportunity to play in a group with other six-stringers!Just like middle and high school band or orchestra students benefit from group experiences, guitar players can now enjoy the same advantages through our Guitar Ensemble class. The Guitar Ensemble is designed to supplement — not replace — private instruction. It […]
Group Guitar Lessons at Canton Music Academy – Enroll Today!
Starting this fall, Canton Music Academy will offer 60-minute group guitar lessons!Group lessons are a fun, engaging, and affordable way to begin your guitar journey. Classes are available for two age groups: ages 8–12 and ages 13 to adult. Our group guitar classes will focus on essential guitar skills, techniques, chords, songs, and group practice. […]
Local Spotlight: Marge’s Bar in Grosse Pointe – A Neighborhood Favorite
At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we love supporting fellow local businesses that make our community a better place to live, work, and unwind. One such neighborhood gem is Marge’s Bar & Grille, located right in the heart of Grosse Pointe. A true local staple, Marge’s Bar has been serving up great food, cold drinks, and […]