The Sloan School of Music Team

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The Beginner’s Guide to Learning How to Play Drums

Are you interested in learning how to play drums? Drums have been around since prehistoric times. In fact, many historians believe they were the first musical instrument ever developed. Between the 18th and 19th centuries, bands and musicians started to experiment with the combination of multiple percussion instruments into a larger, single-user contraption that allowed …

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Online Vocal Lessons: The Pros and Cons of Virtual Training

Music provides a creative outlet and an opportunity to freely express yourself. As the world faces a global pandemic, there’s no better time to enhance your natural instrument and share your gift with others. Whether you’re working toward a professional singing career or exploring voice training as a hobby, you don’t have to postpone your …

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5 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid When Learning Piano

Pianos are a highly versatile instrument, with a significant presence in nearly every genre of music. They’re also the most popular instrument for students to learn — but not because learning piano is easy. Whether you want to teach yourself piano, take a real-time piano course, or hire a piano teacher, the process of learning …

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9 Ways Music Lessons Improve Your Child’s Overall Development

The process involved in learning a musical instrument can lead to various lifelong benefits. The younger one starts this process, the longer he or she can reap the positives that come from it. Adults tap into learning music to reduce stress or keep their brains flexible as they age, but children who take music lessons …

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Private Versus Group Music Lessons: A Comprehensive Guide

Music helps us express ourselves creatively, and there are many possible permutations in its learning process. Budding musicians will need to practice by themselves, but they also benefit from lessons. The decision usually comes down to private versus group music lessons, both of which have perks. For example, private lessons are wonderful for students who …

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8 Therapeutic Benefits of Music for All Ages

The wonder of music is its ability to reach everyone, regardless of age, race, language, or anything else that might differentiate them from others. People who have difficulty putting their thoughts into words may find they can express themselves through music. That’s because language only goes so far in communication, but melodies can reach through …

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7 Reasons Why Performing Music Leads to Academic Success for Children

Many children take an interest in one or more musical instruments throughout their school careers, but did you know an affinity for music can lead to cognitive benefits? Believe it or not, your child can apply many of the concepts learned in music to develop future academic success.  The following are just some of the …

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5 Ways Learning an Instrument Can Improve Your Mental Health

Music is one of the oldest art forms and is found in virtually all corners of the world. It’s enjoyable, relaxing, symbolic, and often has significant cultural or religious ties, but did you know playing an instrument has tremendous mental health benefits? It can boost your mood, improve cognitive performance, reduce anxiety and stress, and increase memory …

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9 Ways to Tap into the Power of Relaxing Music to Reduce Stress

When it goes unchecked, stress can eat us up. It can make us anxious or depressed, disrupt our sleep, and cause serious health issues with long-term ramifications. That means combatting stress should be something we do consciously and regularly, right? Most people have the best intentions, but the problem is that the negative effects of …

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7 Ways Learning Music Boosts Brain Power in Older Adults

When you love music, it shows. You play with expression, practice more than your instructor requires, and take opportunities to make music for others. People of all ages benefit from learning music. It provides new social situations, creates avenues for creative expression, breaks stress and tension, and builds our minds. In fact, the cognitive benefits …

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