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Methods of Studying & Learning Music

Learning to play a musical instrument takes dedication, diligence, and direction. Each of us is as unique as a snowflake, so like many things in life there is no one correct answer. It is important to note what your goals

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What’s the Difference in the Violin vs Viola?

Both violins and violas are beautiful, melodic instruments whose repertoire can be found throughout Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, and even contemporary music. From Bach to Led Zeppelin and everything in between, violins and violas have a special place in

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Learning Chronicles: Practicing Solo vs. Ensemble

Learning to play any instrument is both a challenging and rewarding pursuit. As you venture down this path, you’ll find that practicing music is a highly necessary component of this journey. Independent study is critical for self-exploration, mastering technical aspects,

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Maintaining Progress After Missing a Lesson

So, you’ve missed a lesson this week. Lesson cancellations happen. Even when you miss a week with your teacher, it doesn’t have to be a moratorium on your progress. There are myriad ways that you can maintain and even continue

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Online Group Classes vs. Private Lessons

Group classes or private lessons? When learning any artistic craft, working one-on-one with a teacher holds a certain romanticism. Years of knowledge passed from teacher to student in a veritably never ending cycle. It’s kind of poetic, isn’t it?  Though

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Making the Most of Online Learning

Online music lessons and classes provide convenient opportunities for learning and growth wherever you are. While the online learning experience will be somewhat different than in person, it can be equally as productive and potentially more efficient. Consider these 10

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How Forbes Music Makes Online Lessons Easy

Navigating virtual platforms is becoming a necessity for school, work, and our extracurricular activities. Though it has become commonplace, it can be difficult to remain both stimulated and motivated while interacting virtually, especially if you are looking at screens all

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Continuing Your Music Lessons Online

Continuing Your Music Education: Making Virtual Learning Work for You In an effort to find some normalcy, many of us are turning to virtual platforms to maintain our routines. As our work, school, and community events move into the digital

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The Art Of Practicing

The Art Of Practicing Music by Adrian Moring Practicing music, just like playing music, is truly an art unto itself.  As one searches for new musical concepts and instrumental techniques, it becomes apparent that it takes a perfect balance of

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Tips for How To Pick An Instrument To Play

Learning an instrument is fun, but many adults can be intimidated by the idea of deciding where to start. The first step in learning how to play music is deciding what instrument you want to play. This may sound daunting,

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