Sign Up Now for Summer Music Camp at Grosse Pointe Music Academy! It’s not too late to register for next week’s Music Camp at Grosse Pointe Music Academy! This will be the second of two camps we’ve offered this summer, and we are currently welcoming new students—both instrumentalists and vocalists—who are eager to learn, improve, […]
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Immerse yourself in Music this summer!
Summer Music Camps at Grosse Pointe Music AcademyCLICK HERE FOR OUR 2013 CAMP Information Music camps are especially popular during the summer months, giving students a valuable opportunity to immerse themselves in a musician’s lifestyle of practicing, learning, and creating. Grosse Pointe Music Academy is offering two weeklong summer camps designed to provide budding musicians […]
Sign up now for Music Together
Spring Semester is here and it’s not too late to register. Music Together of Grosse Pointe, held at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy welcomes you to our beautiful new location on 19443 Mack, near Men’s Wearhouse and Caribou Coffee (a great plus!). Many of you in our classes are returning for your 2nd or […]
Music Together Spring Session
Current Music Together Semester Parents, welcome back to our Music Together Spring Session semester at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy. We at Music Together of Grosse Pointe are so excited to share our new songs from the Triangle collection with you and your child. Whether you have experienced our classes before, or are new to […]
Pictures of the New Location at 19443 Mack Ave. in GPW
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Is Moving to a New Location – April 16th Opening We are excited to announce that Grosse Pointe Music Academy will officially open its new location at 19443 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods on Monday, April 16th. Our new space was designed with efficiency and comfort in mind, offering improved facilities […]
That’s what she said: Quotes from Famous Female Songwriters
Inspiration from Great Female Songwriters and Performers Collected by Henry Bahrou, Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff Throughout history, female artists have shaped the world of music with bold creativity and honest expression. Their words not only reflect their craft but serve as a source of motivation and wisdom for anyone on a musical path. Here’s […]
Music makes things worthwhile
The Value of Music and Art EducationBy Henry Bahrou – Guitarist, Music Theorist, Music Academy Director A little over a week ago, I wrote about how music and art programs are often the first to be cut when public schools face financial challenges. On days like Super Bowl Sunday, I can’t help but think about […]
Songwriting classes at GPMA
Introduction to SongwritingBy Henry Bahrou – Guitarist, Music Theorist, Music Academy Director Songwriting is an activity that musicians of all ages and skill levels can explore. While it certainly helps to have experience and practice on your instrument, learning the art of songwriting can begin at any time — even with just a basic understanding […]
The Music Together Difference
If you’ve been searching for a music class for your young child, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Music Together of Grosse Pointe, held at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy. We are music and movement program for children ages 0-5, and the grown-ups who love them! We offer research-based music education, in a […]
Musical Intervals and their names
Musical intervals can be thought of like basic measurements we learn early in life—such as inches, feet, or yards. In music, intervals refer to the space or distance between two notes. Just as we measure physical distance, musicians measure pitch distance with intervals. In the most fundamental sense, an interval is the distance between two […]
The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook
If you’re a guitarist and a Beatles enthusiast, The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook is an indispensable addition to your collection. This comprehensive compilation features chord symbols, guitar chord boxes, and complete lyrics for 194 songs written and performed by The Beatles, all transcribed in their original keys. It’s tailored for strumming guitarists, making it ideal […]
How to write creative music
Creative writing in music can begin in many different ways, depending on the musician’s background and approach. If you’re a singer—or simply someone who comes up with songs and melodies—you might find it helpful to learn guitar or piano to accompany your voice. In this case, the creative process often starts with a melody, with […]
What are frets, and when should I have them replaced?
Frets are metal strips (usually nickel alloy) embedded along the fretboard (also called fingerboard) and located at exact points that divide the scale length in accordance with a specific mathematical formula. When a player presses a string against a fret it shortens the vibrating length of the string, thus changing the pitch or note that […]
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert August 7th
🎶 Sharing Local Music Events with Our Community 🎶 Summer Concert📅 August 7, 2011 | 🕒 3:00 p.m. | 📍 St. John Hospital Cafeteria🎟️ Free Admission Guest Soloists: Program Highlights: Upcoming Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Events: 📅 April 29, 2012 – Spring ConcertOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 📅 October 5 – Inner […]
Beat the heat! Don’t leave your guitar in the car.
With the heat of this Summer in the Detroit area, it is important to be aware of how one can protect their instrument. The worst thing that an instrument owner can do is leave their guitar out in a car on a hot day. You wouldn’t leave your child or family pet out in a […]
Register Now For Fall Music Lessons 2011
Private and Group Music Lessons – Fall Registration Now Open! Secure the best lesson times for September! Families can save time by scheduling multiple students at once. Private Lessons Available Group Classes 🎶 Private lessons offered in 30, 45, or 60 minute formats.🎶 Group classes structured by age and skill level. 📍 Serving Grosse Pointe, […]
Music Together Blog. Jackson, The Music Maker
Commentary based on insights by Lyn Ransom, D.M.A. How Everyday Music Making Shapes Early Childhood Music can be one of the most powerful and natural parts of a young child’s life. In her reflections, Lyn Ransom, D.M.A., describes how simple, everyday moments — singing about dinner, playing piano with a toddler, or letting young children […]