by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff Recently, I was reflecting on a memory from my childhood—my dream to become a professional boxer. My father had a heavyweight prizefighter as a friend, and after watching him perform live, I was completely hooked. I begged my parents to help me get into boxing, but they always gave […]
Levi Henson
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 […]
Guitar Ensemble Classes
Grosse Pointe Music Academy is excited to offer Guitar Ensemble classes for students of all ages and experience levels. Playing in an ensemble is a valuable way for guitarists to improve their timing, listening skills, and overall musicianship. Participants will learn to perform as part of a group, following arrangements and blending their sound with […]