How Culture Affects Music, and How Lessons Help You Explore
Music is a universal language. It can be heard and enjoyed by people of any culture, from any time period. The only thing that differs among different cultures is the instruments they use to play their music-and how they play them! As an example, Westerners have a tendency to prefer stringed instruments like violins and […]
Your 10 Minute Guide to Screening the Perfect Music Teacher for Your Child
It’s no secret that children are often asked to participate in extra-curricular activities. However, the only thing worse than having your child do something they don’t want to is finding out you hired the wrong person for their music teacher! If your child is lucky enough to play an instrument or sing, then it’s important […]
How Music Lessons Can Help Creativity, Coordination and Discipline
Some parents believe that music lessons can be a lot of fun for kids. However, some children might not want to take music lessons and it is important to understand the benefits before you sign them up. This article will discuss how music lessons can help your child develop skills in coordination, creativity and discipline […]
Where Can I Buy a Piano for my Child?
Buy from a Reputable Store I recommend AZ Piano in Phoenix. Jason Sipe is the owner. This is where I bought my piano. It is one of the largest piano stores in the entire Southwest. They do have sales at least once a year, and have used pianos in pretty reasonable price ranges, and many brands of pianos to […]
The benefits of taking virtual music lessons
Virtual music lessons are a growing trend in the world of education. This is because there are many benefits to taking virtual lessons, such as being able to get personalized attention no matter where you live. Virtual instruments allow students to hear themselves playing and give them feedback on their performance, which is useful for […]
Why I Think All Children Should Take Music Lessons
What is the first thing you think about when you hear the term “music lessons”? If it’s something like, “I don’t have time for that,” or “I can’t afford it,” then this article is for you! Music lessons teach kids so much more than just how to play an instrument. They also help children develop […]
Violin vs. Piano: Which Instrument is Better for Kids?
Many parents are faced with the dilemma of which instrument is best for their child, piano or violin. Some people believe that piano is a better choice because it’s easier to learn and can be played by more than one person at once, but others say that violin provides more variety as they get older. […]
Left Brain, Right Brain: How Music Affects Your Brain
Learning and studying music can change your brain in profound ways. It has been discovered that cultural activities can change brain structure, and that the brain is more elastic, and not so “hardwired” like scientists and neurologists once thought. One example is a group of people called the Sea Gypsies, who are a group of […]
How Music Affects Your Brain
Learning and studying music can change your brain in profound ways. It has been discovered that cultural activities can change brain structure, and that the brain is more elastic, and not so “hardwired” like scientists and neurologists once thought. One example is a group of people called the Sea Gypsies, who are a group of […]
How Children Learn Music
This article is taken from a lecture given by Marvin Blickenstaff, a piano teacher that I studied with for a short time in the greater Philadelphia area, and also information based on my own experiences of teaching music. A music teacher needs to capitalize on a student’s natural learning strengths. How children learn best: Through […]