For many of us, online interactions have become part of our daily routine. This transition to working online is allowing us to stay safe and healthy, particularly as we slowly work our way back into a sense of normalcy. As
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
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
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
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
“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.
I am studying the effects of piano lessons on the brain at the University of Washington, and have found a host of scientific studies showing that piano instruction enhances mood, quality of life, movement, and Executive Functioning in the brain. Executive Function is
If your parents forced you to practice your scales by saying it would “build character,” they were onto something. The Washington Post reports that one of the largest scientific studies into music’s effect on the brain has found something striking: Musical training doesn’t just
If you read our article about the benefits of music lessons, then by now you’re already well aware of the academic and psychological benefits of music lessons. From school to the workplace, the scientific evidence of the positive influence of
Forbes Music Company is proud to announce it’s Teacher Spotlight series. Periodically, we will be introducing you to one of our teachers. Through an informal interview, they will share stories about their musical endeavors, training and where they find inspiration.