Test your songwriting ability by using the Google Doodle Guitar. Record a song 30 seconds or less to win a free T-Shirt and 25 dollar cash prize! The Google Doodle Guitar appeared on Google’s homepage a while back and it’s pretty cool and easy to play. You can drag the mouse over the strings or […]
Guitar for Kids
Take your guitar playing to new heights!
GPMA is now offering a class for guitarists of all ages and skill level known as the “Guitar Ensemble.” This group will perform at least twice each year at the recitals and will also be given the opportunity to record as a group with the intent of performing in public for other special events, concerts, […]
Musical Boxing – Success vs. Excellence
Recently, I was talking with someone about my desire to become a professional boxer as a child. My father had a heavyweight prizefighter as a friend, and after watching him live, followed by hounding my parents for tickets to fights and going to a few more, I was hooked. I asked my parents time and […]
We teach air guitar too!
Dudes: I know that you guys offer guitar lessons, piano lessons, drum lessons, violin lessons, flute lessons, ukulele lessons…basically lessons for every instrument known to mankind. But, I’m writing to find out if you offer air guitar lessons. I mean, I love the guitar and all its intricacies but, what I want to be able […]
Rkr Mom tells her story
Rock Band Jam Camp (Part I) Ok, so I don’t know what possessed me. Well, actually, I do: It’s called Summer Vacation. This is the time when us at-home RkrMoms (Rocker Moms) need to find something to entertain our kids so they don’t end up [{in the basement} on the street, {playing video games} getting […]
Group Guitar Classes start in September
Starting this fall, Grosse Pointe Music Academy will have 60 minute group guitar lessons. Group lessons are a fun and affordable way to get beginner guitar instruction. We have guitar classes for ages 8-12 and ages 13 to Adult. Group Guitar Classes will consist of learning guitar skills, techniques, chords, and songs; then practicing them […]