Learning an instrument should be fun! Picking an instrument, however, can sometimes be a challenge. Being creative is part of being human, so we all want to play. Learning an instrument will help us develop skills, get smarter, create happiness, build self-esteem and improve quality of life. Many adults can be intimidated by learning a […]
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Music Activities This Summer
Musical Activities For Summer School is out and the kids are home. Summer hours kick in and you’re getting off early on Fridays. How do you spend your new free time? Consider some musical activities for summer. Whether you never had enough practice time in the fall and winter, or you have been putting off […]
2018 Forbes Music Spring Recitals – Greenwich, CT – June 3, 2018
Forbes Music Recital Montage Check out just a few highlights of our Spring Recital on June 3rd, 2018 in Greenwich, CT. There were some incredibly artistic performances and our students never disappoint! Many thanks to our participating Forbes Music Teachers and special thanks to the students and parents who make all this possible! Interested in performing at […]
2018 Forbes Music Spring Recitals – Arlington, VA – June 2, 2018
Forbes Music Recital Montage Check out just a few highlights of our Spring Recital on June 2nd, 2018 in Arlington, VA. There were some incredibly artistic performances and our students never disappoint! Many thanks to our participating Forbes Music Teachers and special thanks to the students and parents who make all this possible! Interested in performing at […]
4 Reasons To Take Music Lessons In Summer
Countdown To Summer Music Lessons We often see summertime as the best chance to take a break from normalcy. If you take music lessons during the school year, you should resist the urge to take a break. Instead, consider summer music lessons for a variety of reasons! 1. Keep the mind sharp. While music lessons […]
Tips To Prepare For Your Recital Performance
Tips To Ace Your Recital Performance If you’re preparing for a concert, recital, or performance coming up, make sure you follow these simple tips to ensure your performance goes great! Here are some tips and tricks we use to calm nerves. Get plenty of rest the night before your recital. Lack of sleep is exhausting! […]
In-Home Music Lessons vs. Studio Music Lessons
There is an ongoing debate about which environment is better to conduct private music lessons. On one hand, in-home private music lessons offer the comfort and convenience of lessons in your home on your schedule, while studio music lessons offer a more rigid atmosphere without distraction. So which is best for you or your child? […]
Teacher Spotlight – Alice – Forbes Music Company
At Forbes Music Company, we recognize and appreciate how amazing our teachers are and we want to proclaim it publicly! Through our Teacher Spotlight series, we interview one of our amazing Forbes Music Company teachers and you get to learn more about what them, their music careers, and their lives. Our latest Teacher Spotlight video features […]
“Let’s Play S’more Music!” – Forbes Music Spring Recital – Greenwich, CT – June 4, 2017
Check out just a few highlights of our students’ incredibly artistic performances at our “Let’s Play S’more Music!” Recital on June 4th, 2017 in Greenwich, CT. Our students never disappoint! Many thanks to our participating Forbes Music Teachers: Alice, Ashley, Brian, Cynthia, Emily, German, Jacob, Michael, Michelle, Nica, Nick, Pamela, and Vickie. And special thanks to the parents who […]
Voices in Jazz Improv by FMC Teacher Mark K.
“Jazz improvisation is exactly like speaking,” notes jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. This is a compelling statement on a few different levels. First it’s important to explore the parallels between speaking words and playing notes. Structurally the two are quite similar. Where words are arranged into sentences, then paragraphs, and speeches, notes are arranged into riffs, […]