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For parents
10 Considerations for Visiting Music Schools
Want to save yourself time, money and aggravation before visiting music schools? Here are 10 main categories for consideration. Answer the…
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News & articles
10 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Music Practice
Here are a few things to think about when you are trying to get the most out of your practice time. Find somewhere quiet. This seems too obvious…
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News & articles
10 Steps to Being the Musician You Always Wanted to Be
Principle no. 1: there are no short cuts Let me say that again; there are no short cuts. Now there’s a part of you that knows its true, but…
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For parents
10 Things to Try Before Throwing in the Towel
Few things are more frustrating than investing your time and money in an instrument and lessons for your child only to hear weeks later that…
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Voice
10 Tips for a Healthy Voice!
1. Drink water to keep your body well hydrated, and avoid alcohol and caffeine. Your vocal cords vibrate very fast, and having a proper water…
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Voice
10 Tips for Getting the Most From Vocal Warm-ups
Warm-ups vary . While there may be certain vocal warm-ups that work for just about any singer, this is certainly not the case for all warm-ups…
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Piano
10 Tips: The Day of the Performance
1. Relax your body . To overcome stage fright, there are a few things you can do to relax your body before going on the stage. Easing the…
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News & articles
11 Facts About Music Education You NEED to Know!
Children who study music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers who do not participate in music…
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Voice
12 Ways to Practice
Follow this guide – get the most of your time! Written by Wynton Marsalis , an internationally acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader…
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Voice
20 Physical Warm-ups for Singers
1. Raise your arms above your head as high as you can and stretch, then bend down and touch your toes. 2. With your arms close to your sides…
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Voice
3 Common Breathing Mistakes
1) Tanking Up Most singers inhale as deeply and as fully as they possibly can as they prepare to sing each line of their songs or their vocal…
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Voice
3 Tips: Are you Doing it Right?
“Am I doing it right?” This is a common problem for serious singers. They take lessons with an experienced teacher, who guides them into vocal…
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Guitar
3/4 Time Strumming Pattern
In this video: 0:00 – Demonstration 0:15 – The “3/4 Strum or Waltz Pattern” 1:20 – Adding a bass note 2:15 – Example over some chords 3:08 –…
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Guitar
6/8 Time Strumming Pattern
In this video: 0:19 – What is the 6/8 strumming pattern? 1:23 – Breaking it down 3:15 – Strumming it over simple chords 3:48 – Adding accents…
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For parents
7 Deadly Practice Excuses: Is this your child?
The following are the top 7 excuses music instructors hear from the perspective of the teacher. As with anything in life, excuses are sometimes…
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News & articles
7 Ways To Avoid Getting Sick This Winter
Have colds and the flu become an inevitable part of your winter holidays? Sneak these easy disease-fighting habits into your life to help stop…
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Guitar
7th Chords: E7, A7 & B7
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Music history
A History of Blues (Part 1)
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Music history
A History of Blues (Part 2)
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Music history
A History of Blues (Part 3)
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Music history
A History of Blues (Part 4)
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Guitar
A Major
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Just for kids
A Song to Help Remember Quarter Notes!
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News & articles
Access Walt Disney’s Audition Schedule
Want to try out for a part, role or performance? Access Disney’s online audition schedule to find out when and where auditions are held. Website…
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Music theory
Accidentals
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Just for kids
Accidentals: Sharps Flats and Natural’s
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Voice
Acid Reflux & Vocalists
It is nearly impossible to watch an hour of television without seeing something to do with heartburn. Commercials for Prilosec, Prevacid…
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Woodwinds & brass
Active Breathing
In this Flute lesson on breathing techniques by Nina Perlove, you will learn an unconventional method for breathing. “I was initially shocked…
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For parents
Advice for the Parents of a Music Student
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Woodwinds & brass
Aligning your Flute for Comfort!
This short video shows how to assemble/align your flute for more comfort. Many flute books suggest center-to-center (blow-hole lines up with…
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Violin & strings
Amazing Grace
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Violin & strings
AMAZING Street Violinist Draws Audience Halo Remix
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Violin & strings
Andre Rieu Edelweiss, Flower of Emperors and Kings
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Woodwinds & brass
Articulation: Tonguing
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Woodwinds & brass
Assembling Sax and Mouthpiece
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Voice
Audra McDonald
Take a look at the use of characterization! Audra McDonald flexes the music and phrasing to more accurately represent the stylings of Clara, a…
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News & articles
Back to School with Music: Unlock Your Child’s Potential at Elizabeth Farrell Music
Its the start of a new school year and the perfect time to think about how to enrich your child’s education beyond the classroom. At Elizabeth…
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Voice
Balanced Release
The Balanced Release – In the properly executed onset-release cycle, the quality of vocal sound will be consistent from beginning to end. The…
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For parents
Bar Lines and Measures (Bars)
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Guitar
Basic Guitar & Musical Terms
This lesson will teach you about terms that all guitarists should know like chords, scales, arpeggios, dynamics, and tempo. Learning and…
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For parents
Basics of Rhythm
This video covers basic elements of rhythm and also touches upon some other elements of written music. (View “How to Read and Name Notes” course…
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Just for kids
Bass Clef for Kids
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Just for kids
Bass Clef Note Names: SONG
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For parents
Before Applying to Music School
Music industry related degrees are on the rise at colleges and universities, but finding a good one remains challenging. Many music degrees are…
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Cello
Benedictus
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Violin & strings
Bow Grip: Itzhak Pearlman
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Voice
Break it Down!
Vocal Coach Ken Taylor helps explain how to break down your music to help you get more out of your practice time. Watch the video below for…
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Just for kids
Cardboard Guitar
This fun cardboard guitar can make pretending fun. It’s like playing air guitar — with a little more than air to wrap your fingers around. Try…
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For parents
Career Options with a Music Degree: The List!
There are far more options for what you can do with a music degree than you probably realize., so here’s a list of some of the careers for those…
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Cello
Chair Selection
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Violin & strings
Choosing Your First Instrument
Now that you know what makes a good violin, it’s time to dive a bit deeper and get all the information you need to choose your instrument. Rent…
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Guitar
Chord Charts & Resources
Here are some valuable resources as you practice your chords! Jamorama Chord Book: This book of chords covers all major, minor, dominant 7th…
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News & articles
Christmas Background Tracks for Vocalists!
Scroll down to view the videos for popular Christmas tunes. It took some time, but I filtered through the garbage out there and found he…
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News & articles
Christmas Sheet Music Free! – Strings
Violin Oh Come All Ye Faithful Away in a Manger We Three Kings Silent Night Joy to the World Up on the Housetop The Holly and the Ivy Cello God…
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News & articles
Christmas Sheet Music Free: Guitar
Browse the list for Tabs and Chord Christmas Songs for Guitar! Jingle Bells – TAB Jingle Bells – Chords Away in a Manger – Easy/TAB God Rest Ye…
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News & articles
Christmas Sheet Music: Winds
Scroll down to find your instrument and then choose your favorite Christmas Carols! Clarinet Good King Wenceslas Joy to The World Jingle Bells –…
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Just for kids
Clarinet made from a Carrot
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Guitar
Cleaning the Guitar
In this Lesson: 0:00 – Step 1: Dust down your guitar 0:56 – Step 2: Cleaning the frets 2:58 – Step 3: Cleaning the bridge 3:41 – Step 4…
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For parents
Common Misconceptions
I shouldn’t have to make my child practice. An all too common misconception is that a parent should not have to force their child to practice or…
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For parents
Composing!
Composing requires students to use all their musical knowledge and of course creativity! Use these activities to get your kids to start making…
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Cello
Correct Posture
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Woodwinds & brass
Crossing Over the Break
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Guitar
D Major
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Guitar
D Minor & Chord Progression 4
Chord Progression includes: D minor, A minor, C Major, G Major, A Major
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For parents
Difference between TIES & SLURS
Sometimes children will get confused between slur and tie markings in their music because they look slightly similar. Help them by learning the…
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News & articles
Digital Flashcards! And they’re actually good!
I’ve worked with so many different people spanning the ages of 3 to 70. No matter who I teach, every one of my students will find success…
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Just for kids
DIY: Tambourine
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News & articles
Does Practice Make Perfect?
Case Western Reserve University’s new assistant professor of psychology Brooke N. Macnamara, PhD, and colleagues have overturned a 20-year-old…
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Woodwinds & brass
Double Tonguing
Timothy Roberts, Associate Professor of Saxophone at Shenandoah Conservatory, discusses the use of double tongue on saxophone.
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Woodwinds & brass
Double Tonguing Part 1
Introduction to double tonguing. Practice with and without your flute. Remember to play with a good sound even while articulating fast. Use a…
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Woodwinds & brass
Double Tonguing Part 2
Mix up consonants and vowels so you don’t “trip over” yourself. Use combinations of T-K and D-G and Tuh Kuh vs, Tee Kee (Dee -gee), Too-Koo…
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Guitar
E Major
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Woodwinds & brass
Easiest Flute Posture
Learn how to stand and position the flute so the arms, shoulders, neck and hands are comfortable. This is the easiest posture for flutists which…
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For parents
EFMusic Instructors: Stories of Quitting
Almost all of us go through a stage where we want to give up and quit and everyone has different experiences. Parents can learn a lot from the…
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For parents
Elements of Grand Staff (Piano staff)
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For parents
Elements of the Piano Staff
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Woodwinds & brass
Embouchure
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Woodwinds & brass
Embouchure Tips
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Woodwinds & brass
Embouchure – How to get a Good Sound!
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Woodwinds & brass
Embouchure: Make a good sound!
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Music theory
Enharmonics (Flats and Sharps) Black Keys
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Guitar
Enjoy JamPlay’s free online guitar tuner
Click on Link Below http://www.jamplay.com/tools/online-guitar-tuner Enjoy JamPlay’s free online guitar tuner . This acts as both an acoustic…
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Just for kids
Every Good Boy Does Fine Song (Notes E,G,B,D,F)
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Woodwinds & brass
Exercises to Build Speed & Technique
Use the C Major Arpeggio & C Maj. Scale to improve your speed and technique on the sax!
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Guitar
F Major
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Just for kids
F.A.C.E. Song on Treble Clef
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Piano
F.E.A.R.B.U.S.T.E.R: 10 Tips
F Focus on your most powerful Experience Think about the your most memorable, powerful and happy experience. Relive one of your best life…
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Just for kids
Fast & Easy Plastic Cup Guitar
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Piano
Fast Scale Technique
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Piano
Faster Octaves
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News & articles
Feel Powerful – Pump up the Music!
It’s the day of the big game — before heading out to the field, you put on your headphones and blast some music to pump you up. The music…
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News & articles
Festival Information: 2015
Here you’ll find all the information you’ll need for the 2015 Festival! The link below will give you all the basic information, dates, fees…
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News & articles
Festival Information: 2017
Here you’ll find all the information you’ll need for the 2017 Festival! The link below will give you all the basic information, due dates, fees…
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News & articles
Find Nearby Concerts on your Smart Phone!!
Hey all you music lovers! Today I came across a really great free APP that will show you what concerts are happening in your area! Bandsintown…
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Piano
Finding Middle C
Finding Middle C is one of the very first steps when learning to play piano. This video will help students (or parents) learn how to locate…
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Music theory
Finding Notes on the Keyboard:White Keys
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Just for kids
Finding Sets of Black Keys
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Just for kids
Finger Number Basics
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Piano
Finger Numbers
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Guitar
Finger Placement & Pressure
This is a beginning guitar lesson on where to place your left hand fingers in relation to the frets and how much pressure to use. This video…
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Just for kids
Fish Line Music Board Craft
Try this fish line music board craft, and kids will be strumming away in no time! This activity has some steps you’ll definitely want to help…
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Woodwinds & brass
Flute Assembly, Disassembly and Daily Maintenance
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Woodwinds & brass
Flute Finger Placement
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Woodwinds & brass
Flute Sound Production – Get a great sound!
Flute lesson on resonating the flute for a beautiful sound. 1. put the flute lower on the chin 2. roll out 3. resonate the ENTIRE flute by…
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Woodwinds & brass
Flute Technique: Flutter Tonguing
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Woodwinds & brass
Four Bb Fingerings you Must Know!
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Just for kids
Franklin’s Music Lesson Cartoon
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News & articles
Free Christmas Sheet Music: Piano
Take a look through the popular Christmas Carols that are organized by level!. Leave a comment if you have a request for a song not found here!…
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News & articles
Free Hanukkah Sheet Music: Piano
Here are a few selections of sheet music for Hanukkah. Enjoy! I have a Little Driedle – Primer Level Hanukkah, Hanukkah – Level 2 Ner Li/ I have…
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News & articles
Free Sheet Music Online
Finding free music to download or print from the Internet can get a little tricky. Searches often lead you to sites that are so hard to…
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Voice
Fritz Wunderlich
In this example, lets listen to how Mr. Wunderlich uses each consonant to propel him toward the next vowel. Not only does it help him produce…
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News & articles
Full Body Work-out for your Brain!
“When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity…
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Guitar
Funky Slow Rock Strum
In this video: 0:49 – What is the funky slow rock strum? 1:13 – Why should you learn the funky slow rock strum? 1:29 – Breaking it down 4:12 –…
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Guitar
G Major
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Violin & strings
Game of Thrones Theme
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For parents
Games for Practicing
Here are some different games you can use to make practicing fun. Some days it will ONLY be a game. Some days you won’t use a game at all. Keep…
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Just for kids
Gina and the Treble Clef
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Voice
Good Posture for Breathing
The singer should achieve a ‘lateral’ expansion around your epigastric region – the area between the navel and the sternum. This also includes…
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Woodwinds & brass
Growling Effect
A video tutorial about how to growl or scream on the clarinet. You can use the effect in Jazz Klezmer or even classical music.
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Woodwinds & brass
Growling Technique
Related Topics Vibrato Troubleshooting Vibrato & Practice Exercises Four Bb Fingerings you Must Know! Trill Technique & Practice Exercises Note…
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Just for kids
Guitar Charm – Rainbow Loom
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Just for kids
Half Note
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Music theory
Half Steps & Whole Steps
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News & articles
Happy 4th! Patriotic Themed Music for Piano
Here’s a selection of Patriotic songs & American Folks songs you can play! (In order of difficulty) YANKEE DOODLE (primer) THE ARKANSAS TRAVELER…
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Violin & strings
Happy Birthday
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For parents
Haters Gonna Hate…
Lately, the fact – to put generally – that music will make you smarter, is becoming more widespread and common knowledge. But as with any issue…
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Voice
Healthy Belting
Belting with poor technique can risk you really hurting your voice! Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching provides many secrets on how…
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Voice
Healthy Release
Healthy Releases (Phonation) are primarily about mastering the onset, but a secondary consideration is mastering the release. In the onset, the…
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Violin & strings
Hedwig’s Theme: Harry Potter
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Piano
Helpful Discussion on Stage Fright (for ADULTS)
What scenarios do you tell yourself that culminate into the ultimate thought “will this be bad for me?” Explore some common (and maybe not so…
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Woodwinds & brass
High Notes: Technique Between Registers
This video introduces a quick and easy finger technic to improve the altissimo range. This should make moving between the clarion and altissimo…
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Guitar
Holding a Pick & Basic Strumming Technique
This lesson will show you a method for holding a guitar pick. It will also discuss the mechanics of the right arm and wrist while your strumming…
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Just for kids
Homemade Instrument: Pan Flute
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Just for kids
Homemade Instrument: with a STRAW!
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Voice
How to Breath When Singing
In this video, Berklee College of Music Professor Anne Peckham teaches you the right way to breath while singing!
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Guitar
How to Choose Guitar Strings
This video will give you some information on how to choose strings for your guitar.
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Woodwinds & brass
How to CORRECTLY Assemble the Flute!
I’ve noticed that tons of flute kids don’t know how to assemble their flutes easily. Doing it the right way saves money in flute repairs, and…
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For parents
How to Count: Common Time Signatures
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Woodwinds & brass
How to fix a Warped Reed
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Woodwinds & brass
How to Fix Warped Reed
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Cello
How to Hold the Bow
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Guitar
How to Know When it’s Time to Change Strings.
In this lesson: 0:00 – Introduction 0:20 – General care 2:07 – How to tell if your strings need changing 3:05 – Why change strings?
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News & articles
How To Make Your Kids Smarter: 10 Steps Backed By Science
What makes children — from babies up through the teen years — smarter? Here are 10 things science says can help: Music Lessons – Tops the list!…
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Woodwinds & brass
How to Oil your Trumpet Valves
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Woodwinds & brass
How to Play High Notes
Michelle Anderson provides some basic and simple pointers on how you can improve the high register and demonstrates the four most common…
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Woodwinds & brass
How to Play High Notes: Altissimo Register
Learn how to play the extreme high notes on clarinet, the altissimo range, more easily. All of the pointers in the High Notes part 1 video (in…
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Woodwinds & brass
How to play Low Notes Stronger!
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Guitar
How to Play Major Scale
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Woodwinds & brass
How to Play Vibrato
This video will teach beginners how to play vibrato and also help improve vibrato in more seasoned players!
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Guitar
HOW TO PLAY: Blues Scale
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Guitar
How to put on Strings
In this Lesson: 0:00 About string gauges 1:20 Putting the strings on (bridge end) 3:54 Putting the strings on (headstock end) 14:12 Clipping the…
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Music theory
How to Read Bass Clef Notes
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Guitar
How to Read Guitar Chord Charts
How to read guitar chord charts lesson for beginner guitar players.
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Music theory
How to Read Treble Clef Notes
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Violin & strings
How to Rosin Your Bow
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Piano
How to Sit at the Piano – Best Piano Sitting Position
How you sit at the piano is extremely important! Learning proper posture will prevent injury and improve the quality of your playing. In this…
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Woodwinds & brass
How to Slide / Glissando
How to play glissando on the clarinet or how to slide on the clarinet. Easy explanation will help you to understand the technic behind this…
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Woodwinds & brass
How to Start a Note Without Using the Tongue
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Guitar
How to Swing Strum
In this video: 0:24 – What is the swing strum? 1:58 – How to play the swing strum in 1 easy step 3:04 – Using the swing strum with any strumming…
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Violin & strings
How to Tighten Your Bow
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Woodwinds & brass
How to Tune a Clarinet
Michelle Anderson demonstrates how to properly tune the clarinet so that you can be in tune with other musicians.
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Voice
Humming
Humming is a great way for developing vocal coordination–that is, getting the right amount of air flowing with the right amount of vocal cord…
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Woodwinds & brass
Improve Articulations
Learn how to keep the air moving with fast ariculations! Keep the air moving through the phrase while you play to maintain good sound quality…
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Woodwinds & brass
Improve Tone: Whisper Technique
This video gives you a practice tool that you can use to improve tone and smoothness in any musical passage. Although this technique is usually…
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News & articles
Introduction to Guitar: Free Course from Berklee College of Music Professor
This is just awesome. As you know, I teach a lot of instruments, but no strings. With guitar, you can really learn quite a bit on your own and…
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News & articles
It’s finally Live! Kids Music Flash Cards on iTunes & Android
The kids flash card app has already made its debut in the Google Play store, but now it’s also available in iTunes! This app has been designed…
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Violin & strings
Ji Hae Park The violin, and my dark night of the soul
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News & articles
Ji-Hae Park: The violin, and my dark night of the soul
Want to be inspired? Watch this video of violinist Ji-Hae Park, who explains a full and happy life cannot come from the goal to reach “fame &…
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Guitar
Jimi Hendrix Documentary
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For parents
Juilliard: Audition Tips
Juilliard Students from the Dance, Drama, and Music divisions talk about what it’s like to audition and point out the helpful tips that helped…
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Just for kids
Kids lines/spaces treble clef: song
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News & articles
Learn more songs on guitar & ukulele!
If you don’t know about this already, it’s time you check it out: RiffStation Beta! Basically it’s a site that allows you to very quickly and…
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For parents
Learning Activities for Piano
There are so many activities to choose from, but here are a few for your aspiring pianist! Have fun. Sidewalk Chalk Piano So simple, yet so much…
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For parents
Learning Activities for Theory
The term “theory” is study and understanding of musical elements. Many of the activities below can be used to strengthen skills across the…
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For parents
Learning Tempo
Tempo is a concept that can be taught even before formal lessons start. Below you’ll find tempo games to play with young children and online…
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For parents
Ledger Lines
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Music theory
Ledger Lines for Piano
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Guitar
Left Hand Muting Chords
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Guitar
Left hand Muting Notes
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Guitar
Left Hand Thumb Placement
Avoid the common mistakes that plague many new guitarists! This is a beginner guitar lesson that will teach you about proper placement of your…
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Violin & strings
Let it Go – from Frozen
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Voice
Lip Rolls & Tongue Trills
Lip Roll This exercise gets fantastic results. By practicing the lip roll you’ll teach your vocal chords to make more advanced vocal…
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Cello
Listen: A Good Cello
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Just for kids
Little Einsteins – Quincy and the Magic Instruments
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Woodwinds & brass
Low “C” & the C Major Scale
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News & articles
LWR Farmers Market Performance 10/16/22: Information Central
It’s out first time at the Lakewood Ranch Waterside Farmers Market and we couldn’t be more excited! To make it easy, this page will cover…
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Music theory
Major Key Signatures: Explanation
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Music theory
Major Scales: Using Whole & Half Steps (Ex. 1)
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Music theory
Major Scales: Using Whole & Half Steps (Ex. 2)
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Just for kids
Make a Treble Clef Charm on Rainbow Loom!
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News & articles
Meet Amy: Best Violin Teacher in Town!
Starting this September, EFMusic is offering violin lessons along with viola and cello lessons with the very awesome and talented, Amy Marbut!…
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Piano
Memorizing Music
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News & articles
Metronomes: You need one!
A metronome is a must-have tool for any level musician. If you don’t have a metronome already, now is the time to get one! A student of mine…
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Woodwinds & brass
More on Tonguing: Practice Exercises
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For parents
Music Alphabet
Before we start learning to read music, we need to become familiar with the music alphabet. In music, we only use the first seven letters, from…
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News & articles
Music and Emotion Through Time
Join award-winning American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas in his brilliant presentation on music and emotion.
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News & articles
Music and Your Baby: Newborn to 1 Year Old
Can listening to music benefit my child? Definitely. Think about how music affects you—how an upbeat tune chases away the blues and soft music…
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News & articles
Music can Help you Heal Post – op!
Mozart, Madonna or Eminem: Whatever your taste, music may help you recover from a surgery, according to a new review of data on the subject…
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For parents
Music Clefs
Clefs tell us how to name/read notes. Watch the video for a very quick and easy to understand explanation of the two most common musical clefs.
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News & articles
Music Education Improves Students’ Academic Performance, But Active Participation Is Required
Teachers have long observed the effect that music education can have on students, but recent research is showing just how integral learning a…
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News & articles
Music Essay Contest: WIN MONEY!
Any student in grades 7-12 have a chance to win some money by writing an essay about something they love already: Music! There are two groups…
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News & articles
Music Helps Children Master Fractions!
In California, an innovative curriculum using rhythm in music has been developed to help children learn fractions in elementary school. As you…
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News & articles
Music Lessons for 3 – 4 year olds?
Parents want the best for the children, and that means exposing them to all different kinds of activities. Many are interested in music lessons…
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For parents
Music Listening
There are many ways you can sneak in some learning time with fun activities. Below are some activities geared toward building Listening Skills…
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News & articles
Music Lovers Halloween: Music & Pumpkins
If you want to be a little creative with your pumpkin carving this year, look no further! Try carving with a little musical influence! I’ve seen…
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News & articles
Music Lovers Halloween: SHEET MUSIC!!
Here is a list with free Halloween sheet music to try this year! Just click on the title to access the music link. Five Little Pumpkins – Primer…
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News & articles
Music Lovers Holidays: Gift Giving Guide
Of course you can give the gift of music lessons, or give someone a new guitar for the Holidays, but what else is out there? A LOT. Take a look…
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News & articles
Music Makes You Smarter
Children who study a musical instrument for at least three years outperform children with no instrumental training on non-musical tests of…
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News & articles
Music Note Shoes for a Good Cause!
I’ve seen lots of music apparel and jewelry in my day, but I don’t remember running across a pair of shoes before! A student of mine recently…
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News & articles
Music Students are Smarter: Here’s Why
People who have musical training are generally very smart. Have you wondered why? Read on! Musical training helps develop language and reasoning…
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For parents
Music vs. the Failing Memory
In a battle between music and memory related conditions, music is the winner. Music can evoke emotion in even the most advanced of Alzheimer’s…
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News & articles
Music, Children and Brain Development
This article is incredibly interesting… Please read! Recently in my behavioral pediatrics practice I saw James, a 5-year-old boy (details, as…
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News & articles
Music: The New Medicine for the Brain!
A 60 year old public speaking coach was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. She started by developing leg spasms, but in the end it led to a serious…
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News & articles
Musical Training Offsets Academic Achievement Gaps!
Learning to play a musical instrument or to sing can help disadvantaged children strengthen their reading and language skills , according to…
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News & articles
Musicians have Broader Minds!
There is a great website that you can navigate to hear from music parents and students themselves. Using information from studies and research…
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Voice
My Voice is Cracking
No one wants to have their voice crack while singing! Voice Teacher Justin Stoney gives advice on what to do about cracking.
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Voice
My Voice is Weak
Do you lack power in your voice? Justin Stoney, founder of New York Vocal Coaching addresses a common reason that singers lack strength to their…
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For parents
Naming Notes: Bass Clef
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For parents
Naming Notes: Treble Clef
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Piano
Nerves? NORMAL!
Check out Aaron’s (from Howtosing.com) stage fright tips. Discover why it’s normal and some of the easiest and most effective ways to help you…
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For parents
Not Accepted into Music School – Now What?
by Katherine Pukinskis: Bachelor & Master in composition from Carnegie Mellon University. Currently working on PhD in Music Composition at the…
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For parents
Note & Rest Values
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Woodwinds & brass
Note Bending & Scoops
Sax player Graeme Turner takes a quick look at bending notes on the sax.
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For parents
Note Naming
Identifying music notes quickly is a sure way to early success for your budding musician. Any extra practice with note naming will be a…
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For parents
Notes Explained
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News & articles
Ode to Joy: The Science of Happiness through Singing
I used to think choir singing was only was for nerds and church people. Since I was neither, I never considered singing in a group—even though I…
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News & articles
Online Music Lessons for Adults
For some of us, this unique time will provide an opportunity to do something we’ve always wanted! Whether you played as a child or started…
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News & articles
Online Music Lessons for KIDS!
Let’s face it, many parents are having a really tough time right now. It’s almost impossible to find quality activities for your kids while we…
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Voice
Onsets: Bryn Terfel
Pay attention to how relaxed each entrance is, and how cleanly and effortlessly he executes each onset and release.
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Guitar
Parts of the Guitar
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Violin & strings
Parts of the Violin
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News & articles
Percussion Ensemble Classes
This class is designed for students 5 – 8 years old. The children will be learning musicality, rhythm and developing many more skills while…
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News & articles
Percussion Ensemble Classes
Drums and percussion have universal appeal at any age. Whether you want your child or student to enhance their steady beat skills, learn some…
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Science & sound
Physics of Sound
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Just for kids
Piano Bracelet – Rainbow Loom
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For parents
Piano Layout
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News & articles
Piano vs. Keyboard: What’s best for you?
People need to know what to look for when buying an instrument, but first things first. How do you know if you should get a piano or keyboard??…
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For parents
Playing an Instrument & The Overwhelming Benefits for The Brain
This quick video is a great way to start understanding what playing an instrument can really do for your brain! “ When you listen to music…
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News & articles
Playing an Instrument Benefits your Brain!
When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity…
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Guitar
Playing in Standing Position
Most people learn guitar while playing in a sitting position. As a result, making the transition to playing while standing up can feel awkward…
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Woodwinds & brass
Playing in Tune
This video will help you learn how to use a tuner, and make sure you are playing in tune!
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Woodwinds & brass
Playing Trills
Michelle Anderson demonstrates what a trill is, how to do it, and more advanced techniques for performing faster trills.
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Woodwinds & brass
Playing with Overtones for Better Tone
Michelle Anderson presents a video with some advanced techniques on improving clarinet tone, air support and embouchure using overtone…
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News & articles
Practicing Music for Only Few Years in Childhood Helps Improve Adult Brain!!
A little music training in childhood goes a long way in improving how the brain functions in adulthood when it comes to listening and the…
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News & articles
Program Lists: WINTER Showcase 2019
TICKET PURCHASING: Get Tickets Buy Online (link above) Select your showtime, there will be a service charge at checkout Cash or Check at studio…
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Piano
Proper Hand Position
In this video, professional pianist and pedagogue Alexander Wasserman from the International School of Music describes the techniques needed to…
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For parents
Proper Piano Posture
This video will show you how to help fix any posture problems that can be common for new piano students. The example in the following video is…
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Woodwinds & brass
Proper Reed Plcement
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Woodwinds & brass
Proper Sax Posture: Sitting or Standing
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Just for kids
Quarter Note
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Voice
Quick & Easy Physical Warm-ups
“Support is the most important principle in singing. Warming up your body before singing gives your sound more energy and gives you a good…
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For parents
Reading, The Brain & Music
The benefits of music training extend to language abilities. Below you’ll find the reasons and proof as to why musical training enhances…
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For parents
Real Parents: Stories and Experiences
“It was practice time and he said he wasn’t practicing. I said he was. He said, “I’m quitting.” So my son practices every day. I have never met…
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News & articles
Recital Etiquette – For Performers
Performing in a recital can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for any musician. But, as important as it is to prepare musically, it’s…
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News & articles
Recital Etiquette – For the Audience
Recitals are a great opportunity for both the students and teachers to exhibit the progress made throughout the year. Parents and guests play a…
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For parents
RED FLAGS: When Quitting is the Right Choice
Usually after everything is analyzed, kids should be made to stick with it and get over the hump at least for a while, but sometimes quitting…
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Piano
Remembering your Lyrics!
Remembering lyrics can be hard work, and each person responds to things differently, so it really depends on what works for you. Start by…
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Woodwinds & brass
Removing a Stuck Mouthpiece – Tuba, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone
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Guitar
Removing Strings
In this Lesson: 0:00 – Introduction 0:16 – What you will need 1:48 – Removing the strings
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Voice
Renée Fleming
For this video, focus on the way she uses all of her air for tone; there isn’t a hint of breathiness. Ms. Fleming is a master of using all her…
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Just for kids
Repeat after me: Note Names
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For parents
Reverse Psychology
My father used reverse psychology on me for YEARS….even when I thought I was clever enough to figure him out, he always got me. We had a piano…
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For parents
Rhythm & Counting
Rhythm – a very important musical element! Use the resources below to make practicing rhythm and counting fun. Online Games Beginners: Listening…
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Woodwinds & brass
Rock & Roll Sound: More Techniques!
Graeme Turner looks at some other little tricks you can play on your sax to get the ‘Rock & Roll’ sound!
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News & articles
ROCK BAND CLASSES!!
Learn to play & perform as part of a real rock band! You will learn how to successfully perform with other musicians while playing different…
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Guitar
Rock Strum
In this Video: 0:00 – Demonstration 0:58 – The “Rock Strum” 2:43 – Breaking it down 6:18 – Developing the strum further 7:57 – Summary
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Guitar
Rockabilly Strum: 2/4 Time
In this video: 0:20 – Introduction to the rockabilly 2/4 strum 1:29 – Breaking it down 2:45 – Mark says, “I’m on a horse…” 3:08 – Playing it…
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Just for kids
Rubber Band Guitar (plus fun video!)
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Voice
Rule(s) of Thumb for Vocalists
#1: You become what you practice . There are two sides to this: If you practice bad habits or practice good habits, you can be sure that they…
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Woodwinds & brass
Saxophone Work Out!
Build your skills and advance your level by doing this Saxophone workout. “These are designed to challenge and develop your technique…
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Guitar
Scales with a Metronome
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Just for kids
Sesame Street: Bruno Mars: Don’t Give Up
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Violin & strings
Shenandoah Violin Solo Mairead Nesbitt
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For parents
Should You Consider a Career in Music?
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For parents
Should You Consider a Career in Music?
Roger H. Brown, President of Berklee College of Music, shares his thoughts on whether a career in music is advisable in today’s job market, and…
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Piano
Sight Reading
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Voice
Singing with a Cold?
Should you sing with a cold or sore throat (or perhaps both!). The answer is simply NO – It’s not a good idea. You may not be happy with this…
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Woodwinds & brass
Single Tounging
How to play using single tounging articulation and also exercises to practice!
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Violin & strings
Sirena Huang An 11 year old’s magical violin
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Guitar
Sitting Position
Playing guitar can often be a struggle between what is comfortable and using proper form. The following video will show you a casual position, a…
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Guitar
Slow Rock Strum
In this video: 0:00 – Demonstration 0:35 – The “Slow Rock Strum” 2:21 – Breaking it down 7:02 – Example over some chords 7:25 – How it relates…
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Cello
Smooth Criminal
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Violin & strings
Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
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News & articles
SONGWRITING: 1 Week Summer Camp
Do you want to try your hand at writing songs? Maybe you’ve already started writing, but want more guidance. Let your creativity flow while…
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Voice
Sore Throat Relief for Singers/Vocalists
This guide is written primarily for the singer, but is useful to everyone who needs sore throat relief or suffers from a hoarse voice. Our vocal…
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Guitar
Speed Strumming
In this video: 0:00 Demonstration 0:39 – Relax – get to it 1:18 – Altering the radius 1:59 – Strumming from the elbow 3:10 – Adding some accents
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For parents
Staccato Vs. Legato (Slurs)
The image below shows STACCATO notes. They should sound disconnected. The image below shows a SLUR. These notes should sound smooth and…
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Violin & strings
Star Wars Theme
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News & articles
STOP!!! and hear the music….Seriously.
If you had the chance, would you stop and take a minute from your busy life and listen to one of the absolute best musicians in the world? Most…
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Guitar
Stretches for More Flexible Hands/Fingers
This video will how you some Finger Stretching for stronger and more flexible hands. Develop strength flexibility and coordination in fingers…
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Guitar
String Bending Licks: 1
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Guitar
String Bending Licks: 2
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Guitar
String Bending Licks: 3
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Woodwinds & brass
Stuck Slides – Trumpet Instrument Repair
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News & articles
SUMMER CAMP: Intro to Rock Band!
Parents, are you looking for a fun and exciting way to keep your kids engaged this summer? Look no further than our one week, half-day Rock Band…
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News & articles
SUMMER CAMP: Musical Theatre
This year we are inviting all interested students to dive deeper into the world of Musical Theatre! Summer Musical Theatre Camp is designed for…
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News & articles
SUMMER CAMP: POPS Orchestra
Attention string, wind, percussion and piano students! – come join us for our one week, half day Orchestra Camp! Spend time with your fellow…
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News & articles
Summer “Playing” List! (Piano)
Summer can be hectic, and some of us choose to take a few activities off our plate, but that doesn’t mean you should stop playing! Instead of…
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News & articles
Taylor Swift Sheet Music
With the buzz around Taylor Swift’s new album, people searching for Taylor Swift sheet music is on the rise and we’d like to help point you in…
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For parents
Teaching Perserverance: Psychologist Perspectives
The information in the section comes from two renowned psychologists. Dr. Michele Borba and Dr. Susan Bartell. Michele Borba is an educational…
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News & articles
The After School Attitude!
I ran across this article on Facebook and noticed the comments from parents before even reading it. They were mostly the same – “Thank you for…
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Violin & strings
The Ahn Trio A modern take on piano, violin, cello
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News & articles
The Audience is the Instrument at the World Science Festival
Watch Bobby McFerrin use his audience as the instrument! No matter where in the world he has tried this interactive audience experiment, the…
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Voice
The Different Modes of Practice
Recognize that there are different ‘modes’ of practice and that each mode requires a specific approach. The longer you practice like this, the…
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Just for kids
The Duck Song
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For parents
The Future of Berklee College of Music
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Guitar
The History of Rock and Roll – Guitar Heroes
THE HISTORY OF THE BEST INSTRUMENT EVER CREATED – VH1 Documentary Les Paul, Carlos Santana, Led Zeppelin, The who, Steve Vai, Brian May, Keith…
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For parents
The Importance of Goals
When you practice a musical instrument by yourself, it’s a pretty solitary experience. There’s no team spirit, no friends at the training…
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Voice
The Importance of Vocal Onset
Onset can be defined as the manner in which a vocal tone is initiated. The initiation of vocal tone determines the quality of the sound, and…
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Just for kids
The Muppets: Ode To Joy
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Just for kids
The Music Alphabet
Before we start learning to read music, we need to become familiar with the music alphabet. In music, we only use the first seven letters, from…
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Just for kids
The Music Alphabet
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Just for kids
The Music Staff
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Voice
The Onset of Sound & Exercises!
Your first note actually begins in the brain. The intent to sing a musical tone causes the vocal folds to begin to close. The breath then comes…
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Science & sound
The Physics of Music and Sound
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For parents
The Power of Music: Antidote for Aging?
You probably know some of the amazing powers of music already, but did you know music promotes healthy aging? Taking music lesson in childhood…
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Science & sound
The Scientific Power of Music
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For parents
The Staff
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Guitar
The Story of Led Zepplin
One of the hardest rocking bands in musical history, Led Zeppelin crafted epic songs of grace and fury influenced by the American blues…
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Voice
The Supported Voice
The purposes of ‘supporting the voice’ are to exercise control over the amount of air being expelled from the lungs during singing tasks and to…
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Violin & strings
The Violin: An Introduction – Part 1 of 7
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Violin & strings
The Violin: Color Variations – Part 2 of 7
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Violin & strings
The Violin: Common Woods – Part 4 of 7
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Violin & strings
The Violin: Modern Violins – Part 6 of 7
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Violin & strings
The Violin: Parts of the Violin – Part 3 of 7
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Violin & strings
The Violin: Qualities of a “Good” Violin – Part 7 of 7
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Violin & strings
The Violin: Violin Variations – Part 5 of 7
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Just for kids
The White Keys
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Cello
Thunderstruck
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For parents
Time Signature
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For parents
To Quit or Not to Quit, That is the Question!
As a parent – you probably don’t want to let your kids quit, but it can become quite a struggle. There are some things you should know first, in…
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For parents
Too Many Activities?
Today a major cause of stress and anxiety in children are too many activities. The article below was taken from nationally recognized…
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For parents
Top 10 Reasons Kid’s don’t Practice
Don’t mistake a child who doesn’t want to practice for a child who doesn’t want to play a musical instrument . There is much joy to be had from…
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Woodwinds & brass
Top Ten Secrets of Great Flute Playing
The Top Ten Secrets of Great Flute Playing by Jennifer Cluff.
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News & articles
Treating ADHD with Music!
As a former teacher of underprivileged kids in an urban area, I’ve had many encounters with various behavioral, developmental and learning…
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Just for kids
Treble Clef for Kids
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Woodwinds & brass
Trill Technique & Practice Exercises
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Piano
Trills
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Woodwinds & brass
Troubleshooting Low Notes
Low notes on the saxophone are typically trouble makers at the beginning. Watch this video to help you learn what may be causing your low note…
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Woodwinds & brass
Troubleshooting Vibrato & Practice Exercises
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Violin & strings
Tuning the Violin
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Music theory
Understand Intervals
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Piano
Understanding Stage Fright
Have you ever wondered what stage fright really is and why we get it? This TED video explains the science behind stage fright. If you can better…
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Woodwinds & brass
Vibrato
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Violin & strings
Violin Sizing Guidelines
This is EXTREMELY important! When you go shopping for your new instrument you’ll realize there are different sizes. Adults generally use what is…
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Voice
Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps
What are vocal cord nodules and polyps? Vocal cord nodules are benign (noncancerous) growths on both vocal cords that are caused by vocal abuse…
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Voice
Vocal Onset Exercise
This singing exercise will help you develop awareness of vocal onset. Vocal onset basically consists of two parts: 1. The degree to which your…
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Voice
Vocal Onset Exercise 2
This is to practice the difference between the three types of onset, it will also help to reduce breathiness. This exercise is best done quietly…
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Voice
Vocal Sirens
Sirens improve the resonant focus of the sound and continues work with maximal stretch on the vocal folds. Practicing with sirens works directly…
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Voice
Vocal Warm-Up 1: Five Note Ascending
This is a great exercise to begin warming up. You can start with a “mmm” sound, and move to “me”, “ah” or other use other vowels. This warm-up…
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Voice
Vocal Warm-Up 2: Arpeggios
For this exercise, you can use “Ah”, “La” or play around with other vowel sounds. This video plays the notes first, then immediately after you…
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Voice
Vocal Warm-Up 3: Breath Support and Tone Quality
Sing this warm up on “Ahh.” Make sure to take a proper breath each time for good breath support and control. Aim for clarity in your voice…
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Voice
Voice Practice FAQ
Why do I need to practice scales and all those exercises? A singer is like an athlete who gradually trains their body until it reaches the peak…
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For parents
Ways to Make Practice Time Easier
After the "honeymoon period" of beginning an instrument is over, making sure your kids practice naturally becomes more difficult. The good news…
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Guitar
What are Barre Chords?
In this lesson you will learn about barre chords and get tips, tricks and techniques to help you along the way!
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Just for kids
What are DYNAMICS?
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For parents
What are Dynamics? Dynamic Markings and Meanings
VIDEO 1: Dynamic Markings and Meanings VIDEO 2: Listen to examples being played on the piano.
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For parents
What are Dynamics??
This short video will help you understand dynamics. Below you’ll also find a chart that you can save/print and use as reference for commonly…
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For parents
What Exactly is The Mozart Effect?
Let’s first discuss what it is not . Contrary to popular belief, The Mozart Effect does not suggest listening to classical music will not raise…
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Just for kids
What is PITCH?
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Just for kids
What is TEMPO?
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News & articles
What is the best age to start singing lessons?
Starting singing lessons at the right age can have a big impact on a person’s vocal development and overall singing ability. So, what is the…
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Woodwinds & brass
What Reed Strength should you Use?
Michelle Anderson presents a clarinet lesson on how to choose a reed that best suits your level of playing.
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For parents
What the Berklee College of Music Looks for in a Student
Roger H. Brown, President of Berklee College of Music, gives advice to parents, aspiring musicians and students, mission and future plans of his…
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Voice
What’s a Vocal Onset?
The first sound produced during the singing process is the most important. It has little to do with first impressions and everything to do with…
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For parents
When Adolescents Want to Quit
To quit or not to quit is an important adolescent question. Read the article below by Carl E. Pickhardt, Ph.D. to understand what’s really…
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Guitar
When NOT to Learn Scales
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Woodwinds & brass
When to Throw Out a Reed
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Woodwinds & brass
When to Throw Out a Reed
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For parents
When to Worry: 7 Signs your Child IS a Quitter
Every kid wants to give up now and then. Be concerned when bailing out becomes a pattern with your older kid. Watch for these signs which could…
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For parents
Which Music School Fits YOU?
by Steve Lipman, president of Steven Lipman Associates, a music education consulting firm based in Boston, Director of Admissions, Assistan Dean…
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Voice
Why do Physical Warm-ups?
These are important! Physical warm-up exercises for singing serve two main purposes: Stretching and enlivening the muscles/tissue responsible…
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For parents
Why do we Quit Anyway? The Mentality Behind Quitting
Understanding the mental process behind wanting to quit is the first and most important step into helping your children persevere and making the…
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News & articles
Young People & Busy Schedules = Better Time Management!
Parents aren’t the only ones who struggle with time management anymore; school children are finding it more difficult to squeeze in all the…
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Violin & strings
Zelda Theme
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Guitar
“A” Shaped Barre Chords
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Woodwinds & brass
“Laughing” Effect
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