Make Music When You PracticeBy Henry Bahrou The title of this blog is inspired by a key message from Mark Levine’s well-known Jazz Theory Book. While Levine’s advice is often geared toward jazz musicians, I believe it applies equally to anyone learning any style of music: you should always make music while practicing. It’s common […]
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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, […]
Use What Talent you possess
“Use what talent you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.”— Henry Van Dyke (1852–1933), American scholar, educator, lyricist What does this quote mean to you? I love this quote because it encourages all of us to open up and share our abilities, without waiting to […]
Enroll Today for Music Lessons at Canton Music Academy!
We are excited to announce that music lessons will officially begin on September 6th, 2011 at our new Canton, Michigan location!Lessons are available for: Ready to get started?📞 Call us today at 734-667-4983 to register.Or, [Click here to Register] — after submitting your information, a member of our staff will contact you within 24 hours […]
Learn Guitar with Theory in St. Clair Shores
If you’ve been thinking about learning guitar but aren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. In St. Clair Shores, guitar instruction has evolved beyond just memorizing chords and strumming familiar tunes. Today, more adult learners are choosing to dive deeper by pairing guitar lessons with foundational music theory—giving themselves […]