Start the New Year with Music Lessons at Grosse Pointe Music Academy – Canton! If you have the desire to learn music, why not make it your New Year’s resolution?Grosse Pointe Music Academy in Canton, MI offers private music lessons with highly qualified instructors, each with university-level training. Private lessons are ideal for both children […]
Violin Lessons
About the Violin
About the ViolinPresented by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff The violin is one of the most iconic and expressive instruments in the world, known for its beautiful tone and versatility across musical styles. From classical symphonies to folk tunes, jazz improvisations to pop and rock embellishments, the violin has played a central role in shaping […]
Tertian Chord Harmony
By Henry Bahrou – Guitarist, Music Theorist, Music Academy Director At first glance, the term tertian chords might sound like something out of science fiction—perhaps music from a distant planet. In reality, tertian harmony is one of the most fundamental and widely used systems in Western music. It’s so common that many musicians don’t even […]
Violin-t Behavior
History books will tell you that the violin is actually an Eastern European descendant of the Japanese Kyoto. They’ll say something about Marco Polo bringing the idea of the violin back to Eastern Europe after his highly publicized jaunt to the Far West in the 1200’s where he enjoyed a Kyoto concert with Kubla Khan. […]
Sing Like You Mean it
Singing karaoke can be a fun way to step into the world of music. There’s something about grabbing a microphone, queuing up your favorite song, and having the energy of a live crowd (or a living room full of friends) that brings out everyone’s inner performer. It’s easy to feel like a rock star when […]
Best private violin lessons for kids in Grosse Pointe Park
At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we believe the benefits of violin lessons go far beyond learning an instrument. For families in search of the best private violin lessons for kids in Grosse Pointe Park, we offer a nurturing environment where young students can grow musically, mentally, and emotionally. Violin study builds valuable life skills. Through […]
The Suzuki “Mother Tongue” Concept
Learning Music the Suzuki Way: A Natural Approach At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we embrace the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, who believed that music education should mirror the natural way children learn to speak their native language. Known as the Mother-Tongue Method, Suzuki’s approach views musical ability not as a rare talent, but as […]
Janine Jansen Famous Quote
“The wrong note played with the right intention is much to be preferred to the right note played with no soul.”– Janine Jansen, Classical Violinist Janine Jansen is widely admired for her ability to create an intimate, collaborative atmosphere on stage. Whether performing alongside renowned artists like pianist Martha Argerich or working with members of […]