Looking for a fun and easy way to test your songwriting skills? The Google Doodle Guitar is a great tool to spark your creativity! Originally featured on Google’s homepage, this interactive digital guitar lets you create simple melodies using either your mouse or your computer’s number keys. The Doodle Guitar is tuned to the key […]
Guitar Lessons
Why Guitarists Should Learn to Read Music
During my first year studying guitar in college, I remember seeing a comic pinned to my instructor’s wall. It showed a frazzled conductor, baton in hand, standing amid flames, surrounded by a disorganized group of guitarists and banjo players. The caption read: “Conductor’s Hell.” It was funny—but also revealing. The joke lands because there’s a […]
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 […]
Electric Guitar Classes Near Grosse Pointe Woods
Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your child creatively active this summer? Electric guitar classes near Grosse Pointe Woods are a perfect choice—especially for young musicians eager to explore rock, blues, and pop styles in an exciting, group-based environment. One standout option is the Rock Band Jam Camp, hosted by Grosse Pointe […]
Passing Down the Joy of Music: A Message from Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff
There’s something magical about a child’s first recital.When a young student steps onto the stage, takes a deep breath, and strums their first guitar solo or plays their first piano piece for an audience, it’s a moment parents will treasure forever. But it’s not just parents beaming with pride—teachers feel it too. As music educators, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Acoustic guitar lessons for adults in St. Clair Shores
If you’ve ever considered learning to play acoustic guitar, now is the perfect time to start—especially if you’re an adult seeking a creative outlet, a new hobby, or a way to engage with music on a deeper level. At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we proudly offer acoustic guitar lessons for adults in St. Clair Shores, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
History of the Ukulele
Everybody thinks that the ukulele came from Hawaii. Well, while it’s true that the word ukulele is a Hawaiian word (it means, “Jumping flea”), the uke actually has Portuguese origin, taking its characteristics from the cavaquinho and the rajao. It is said that Portuguese immigrants brought the ukulele to the islands in the late 1800’s […]
Starting Guitar: Advice for Beginners
by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff Learning to play the guitar is an exciting and rewarding journey. Whether you’re starting on an acoustic, electric, or classical guitar, the basics are the same — and the foundation you build early on will shape your success. At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we encourage every student to approach […]
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 […]
Canton Music Academy
The Grosse Pointe Music Academy is excited to announce that it will be expanding to Canton. The academy was initially started in Grosse Pointe, and before that, the owner used to teach 45-50 students every week in Plymouth. However, an opportunity to start a guitar store in Grosse Pointe Park arose, and they decided to […]
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 […]
Five Ways Piano Lessons Benefit Children
Why Piano Lessons Are a Great Investment for Your Child Commentary by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we often meet parents who wonder: Are piano lessons worth it for young children?The answer is a resounding yes — and not just for musical reasons! Piano study provides children with lifelong skills […]
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, […]
Why is it called “rock n’ roll?” What does the “roll” mean? Why is it sometimes “and” yet sometimes “n’?”
(Adapted from Dictionary.com) Is “Rocket ‘88” by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats the very first rock and roll record? Musicologists have debated this for years.Another equally hot topic: where does the term “rock and roll” actually come from? By the 1920s, “rocking and rolling” became a popular double entendre for either dancing or sex. […]
Don’t let summer stop your groove
With summer in full swing, many students take breaks from their music lessons to enjoy seasonal activities. While that’s understandable, what many students don’t realize is the importance of continuing to practice throughout their break — a point I always stress with my students. As practice time diminishes, so do the critical physical and mental […]