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 […]
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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, […]
Art and Lutherie Ami Guitar
Never judge a book by its cover!The A&L Ami guitars may look small — modeled after the dimensions of early 1900s parlor guitars — but they deliver a tone that punches well above their size. Despite their compact stature, Ami guitars are surprisingly powerful where it counts most: tone and projection. The Ami’s sound is […]
Julian Pavone: Guinness World Record Holder at Just 5 Years Old
By Heidi Bitsoli, Special to The Macomb Daily (original article here) At an age when most children are still learning their ABCs, Macomb Township’s Julian Pavone was already securing his place in history. Officially recognized by Guinness World Records at just 5 years, 10 months, and 3 days old, Julian earned the title of Youngest […]