Whether you’re inspired by the smooth rhythms of jazz or the punchy drive of rock, now is the perfect time to learn bass in Grosse Pointe. At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we offer private bass guitar lessons tailored to every age and skill level. Conveniently located at 19443 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, we […]
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What is the Most Common Guitar Tuning?
What is the Most Common Guitar Tuning? Standard tuning, used on classical, acoustic, and electric guitars, is often criticized as being arbitrary or randomly chosen at some point in history. However, upon closer examination, it turns out to be the best option for balancing versatility in both chord formations and scale navigation across the fretboard. […]
Summer Guitar Camps 2023
Are you looking for an exciting way to improve your guitar skills this summer? Look no further than Grosse Pointe Music Academy’s Summer Guitar Camps 2023! Our beginner Guitar Camp is perfect for those who are just starting out on their guitar journey. Join us from June 19th to the 23rd and learn the basics […]
Jazz Cafe Open Mic
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary – Just Spreading the Word Looking to share your talent on stage and connect with Detroit’s music scene? DETEVENTS presents: SPOTLIGHT – The Quarterly Series, an all-ages open mic night at the Jazz Café at the Detroit Music Hall on Wednesday, June 11th, 2014. 🎤 Event Details: This is a […]
High School Country Singer Paulina Jayne from Grosse Pointe Invited to Tryout for ‘The Voice’
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary: Paulina Jayne’s Rising StarBased on reporting by Edward Cardenas, Patch.com We’re proud to highlight the remarkable journey of Grosse Pointe native Paulina Jayne, a talented young artist making waves both locally and nationally. As originally reported by Edward Cardenas on Patch.com, Paulina was invited by Grammy-winning producer Toby Wright to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Rhythm Society Orchestra August 4th Music on the Plaza
Music on the Plaza in the Grosse Pointe Village proudly presents the Rhythm Society Orchestra. Music on the Plaza — Grosse Pointe Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of swingin’ big band sounds!Free concert. Band plays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The Rhythm Society Orchestra is a 15-piece dance band specializing in authentic […]
Free Intro Guitar Class at the Harper Woods Library
Starting August 8th, the Grosse Pointe Music Academy will be sponsoring the non-profit organization Detroit Music Initiative in their efforts to bring music to those for whom it’s out of reach. The DMI will be providing four weekly hour-long classes that are open for enrollment to the public. The classes, which will be held every […]
Fingerstyle guitar classes in Harper Woods
Don’t Toss That Guitar—Try Fingerstyle Guitar Classes in Harper Woods Instead! Let’s set the record straight: just because a guitar is missing a string doesn’t mean it’s trash. In fact, if you recently found yourself holding a dusty six-string with a snapped low E, congratulations—you may have just scored yourself a solid practice instrument. It’s […]
Get your child a full size guitar so they can grow into it…
Wait! The title idea for this post is completely wrong. Buying a full-size guitar for a beginning student so they can “grow into it” is one of the absolute worst things you could do for their musical future. If you subscribe to this philosophy, you may as well start buying clothes four sizes too big […]
If I buy an instrument, can I tell how much it will be worth if I decide to sell it later?
On Buying and Reselling Musical InstrumentsSummary based on Frank Ford’s insights Predicting the resale value of a musical instrument isn’t easy. Well-known brands and popular models tend to have more consistent secondhand values, but there’s never a guarantee. Buying used instruments from reputable dealers can make it easier to trade or consign them later if […]
Guitar Hero tourney rocks the house
Guitar Hero Tournament! It’s a rare occurrence when a librarian says, “Crank up the volume and rock on,” but that is essentially what happened at the Ewald branch library one afternoon. About 12 youthful gamers competed in the Grosse Pointe Public Library’s Guitar Hero tournament held Saturday, March 8. This is the second time the […]