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 […]
Canton Michigan
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: […]
Free Guitar Sweepstakes
We’re Excited to Share This Giveaway from AXL Guitars! Grosse Pointe Music Academy is not affiliated with or sponsoring this promotion—but we’re always happy to share exciting opportunities with our music community! AXL Guitars is currently offering a FREE GUITAR SWEEPSTAKES to promote their American hand-assembled guitars. 
What You Could Win: 
How to […]
Free Sheet Music on new Guitar Ensemble Site
Looking for Great Guitar Sheet Music? If you’ve landed here searching for downloadable guitar ensemble arrangements or solo/duet sheet music, you may have been redirected from an old post referencing the now-defunct website writtenforguitar.com. While that specific site is no longer available, we’re happy to help guide you toward quality music resources and share how […]
Play Chopsticks while eating sushi
Chopsticks is the most popular piano song of all time. Some would make the argument for Heart and Soul or Beethoven’s Fur Elise. They’d be wrong. It’s Chopsticks. More people play Chopsticks than any other song when they come across an open piano. Why? Because it can actually be played with a pair of chopsticks. […]
Drummers: The Unsung Heroes of the Band
By Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff Did you know that late-night talk show host Craig Ferguson is a drummer? So are actor Billy Bob Thornton and illusionist Criss Angel. While Angel may be known for his sleight-of-hand and elaborate stunts, keeping time on a drum kit is no trick—it’s an art form that takes skill, […]
Use What Talent you possess
“Use what talent you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.”— Henry Van Dyke (1852–1933), American scholar, educator, lyricist What does this quote mean to you? I love this quote because it encourages all of us to open up and share our abilities, without waiting to […]
Master Guitar Chord Inversions on Three Strings
Whether you’re a beginner picking up the guitar for the first time or an experienced player looking to expand your skills, learning to play chord inversions on just three strings can open up a whole new world of sound and understanding. In most beginner guitar lessons, students first learn chords using four, five, or six […]
Enroll Today for Music Lessons at Canton Music Academy!
We are excited to announce that music lessons will officially begin on September 6th, 2011 at our new Canton, Michigan location!Lessons are available for: Ready to get started?
Call us today at 734-667-4983 to register.Or, [Click here to Register] — after submitting your information, a member of our staff will contact you within 24 hours […]
Video Contest at Grosse Pointe Music Academy
Participate in this fun music video contest with a chance to with cash, music lessons, and a free T-Shirt! Are you feeling creative? We’ve decided to offer you the chance to win some cash and free music lessons by recording a solo or band musical performance. You don’t need to have any fancy equipment. We’ll […]
GPMA Canton Campus is seeking Music Teachers and Students
Grosse Pointe Music Academy is proud to announce the opening of our new Canton, Michigan location. We are currently seeking talented instructors and welcoming new students for our private lesson and group music instruction programs. Our academy offers the following programs: Available Teaching Positions: 1. Piano and Keyboard InstructionWe are seeking piano instructors who are […]
When to adjust your instrument’s truss rod:
In my repair shop, I am often asked how often a “truss rod” should be adjusted. Unfortunately, there is no clear response for this question. The truss rod is in place in case it is needed, not because it is needed. In an ideal world, your truss rod would never require an adjustment unless your […]
Learn Guitar with Theory in St. Clair Shores
If you’ve been thinking about learning guitar but aren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. In St. Clair Shores, guitar instruction has evolved beyond just memorizing chords and strumming familiar tunes. Today, more adult learners are choosing to dive deeper by pairing guitar lessons with foundational music theory—giving themselves […]