The Christmas period is well-known for its huge catalog of varied music. Whatever our tastes, there is something for everyone, and the great news for pianists is that so much of this music works very well in solo piano arrangements. From classical to modern pop, here are 10 Christmas songs anyone can play on the […]
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Even after all these years, woodwind instruments still retain their popularity in an abundance of musical styles. In fact, there just might be more widespread wind instruments compared to brass ones. However, what's quite important to note about all of these instruments is that they're pretty sensitive and require special care. Wind instruments almost always […]
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Ever heard of first impressions? For music teachers meeting with a student for the first music lesson, it is particularly important to make a great first impression. If this is a trial lesson, even more so!! The job market for music teachers is tough, so once you’ve successfully scheduled the first music lesson, it is […]
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While “noodling” on an instrument may seem random, it can often lead to some interesting discoveries. Noodling is improvisation at its roots, the art of creating music on the spot and without preparation. Musical improvisation and dramatic improv are similar. Drama, like music, involves interpreting others’ written material, requires knowledge of the material, begs for […]
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If you have ever tried to play a string instrument, you know that it is easy to accidentally hit two strings at once. Playing more than one string simultaneously is called double-stopping and is a technique featured in all genres of music from bluegrass, world music, and classical music. When it is intentional, this allows […]
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Every drummer has a totally unique playing style behind the drum set. You can tailor your drumming and drum set in so many ways. There are infinite ways to combine rhythms and parts of the drum to get the sound and style that you want. No two drummers out there are the same. There are […]
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In general, learning music is very hands-on, but of course, technology can and should enhance the learning and teaching experience for teachers, students, and parents. With the right online music education tools, education has no limits! The tools that we’re going to mention are great for both teachers and students when it comes to assigning […]
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By Nicole Douglas, Owner of Nicole Douglas Music Studio I remember when I started taking piano lessons as a child, I wanted to be able to play my favorite songs right away. It was hard to learn to be patient with myself as I practiced. I would listen to others play and wonder why it […]
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The holiday season is a time of wonder and joy, where we share memories and come together with friends and family after a long year. This year has been particularly difficult for everyone around the world. Families have been torn apart, our lives as we know it has changed permanently, and there has been much […]
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The history of musical instruments is a long and misty story. Often, the origins of an instrument are not clear but are based on folklore and unproven stories. Without a doubt, the oldest instrument in the world is either the human voice or an untuned percussion instrument like the drum. The voice is the only […]
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