I have always loved music, but a few years ago I was left with a debilitating injury. I had to relearn how to play the instruments that I had grown to love, and it was incredibly difficult. However, over time, and with the help of private music tutors, I was able to hone my skills to play better than ever before. This blog is all about creating better music, even if you have challenges of your own. Check out this blog to find out more about music, making your life better, and focusing on the instruments and composers that will deepen your understanding.
Posted on: 12 May 2022
Experts generally recommend having your piano tuned once a year. Tuning will make sure each note sounds as it should, and it will also help keep the piano's hammers and strings in good shape over the years. While the once-a-year guideline does hold true in most situations, there are times when you may want to schedule an extra tuning session. Here are some of those times.
Your piano is new.
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Posted on: 24 March 2022
Motown music producer Berry Gordy has, for the last 60 years, shaped the landscape of soul and pop music. The success of Motown Sound relied on the producers and songwriters who toiled tirelessly behind the scenes to come up with "The Sound of Young America." It is essential to understand that Berry Gordy played an integral part in racial integration because of their music's popularity. A deeper look into the details of this legendary Motown music producer helps understand why he has been in the industry for this long.
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Posted on: 21 January 2022
If you are thinking about signing up for some music lessons, you want to make sure that you go into it with the goal of getting the most out of the experience. Whether you are taking rock music lessons or lessons in another genre, you should take a moment to read the following helpful tips:
Determine Your Goals
One of the first things you want to consider is the end goal.
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Posted on: 3 December 2021
If you have decided that you would like to learn to play the violin, your next challenge will likely be trying to find a qualified teacher. There are many teachers out there willing to offer violin lessons, though every teacher will come with their own skills and teaching style. In order to find the violin teacher that will be best suited to your needs, here are a few tips on how to discern a qualified teacher from just your run-of-the-mill violin player.
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