Attention Guitarists! Guitar Ensemble Classes Now Offered at Grosse Pointe Music Academy Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, our Guitar Ensemble classes are a fantastic way to grow as a musician and collaborate with fellow players. Guitarists often miss out on ensemble experiences found in traditional school bands and […]
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Temperament: Information for real musical nerds
Understanding Piano Tuning SystemsBy Henry Bahrou – Guitarist, Music Theorist, Music Academy Director When it comes to tuning a piano, you might think that the perfect approach would be to tune every consonant interval — like fifths and thirds — so that no “beating” or wavering in the sound can be heard. While this might […]
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. […]
Social Network for written music
Discover Noteflight – An Essential Tool for Musicians of All LevelsEndorsed by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff If you’re looking for an easy and powerful way to write, share, and collaborate on music online, we highly recommend checking out Noteflight. Noteflight is a versatile, web-based music notation software that empowers musicians, composers, and educators to […]
Am I ready for Rock Band Class?
Rock Band classes are small group lessons — typically three to five students — where musicians learn to play together rhythmically, develop performance skills, and build the teamwork necessary for successful group playing. An experienced teacher leads the class, offering individual coaching on instruments and providing objective feedback to help the group function as a […]