The soulful sound of the saxophone has helped many songs reach the highest heights – Grammy awards. Key Takeaways: The saxophone is played in many Grammy-winning songs This versatile instrument has won Grammys for songs of all genres Anyone with a love for the instrument is a great candidate to learn> Learn some of the …
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Kenny G, a Seattle kid with a love for music, started life as Ken Gorelick in 1956. He was playing sax and clarinet by age 10, and the school’s symphony orchestra and band, along with private lessons, helped his talent grow quickly. He was still in school when he got his first serious gig and …
A successful musical career starts with investing in yourself. Music lessons are the perfect starting point. The first question concerning any investment is typically about the cost. Read on to learn just how much music lessons cost. An introductory music lesson is usually in the $30 to $50 range for 30 minutes – longer lessons …
Ahhh, the high school years. It’s when we experience some of life’s major milestones. You learn to accept responsibilities and follow through on them, how to stand on your morals, and that you won’t always be able to depend on mom and dad to get you out of a tough spot. High school is also …
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Playing an instrument can be enriching for anyone. Finding the right musical instruments for special needs students can be a powerful step toward increased focus and self-confidence. We’ve previously explored how music can stimulate left and right brain function and may positively affect memory, mood, and executive functioning. Learning an instrument could be key to …
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Among the many words children utter that can strike fear in the hearts of parents are, “I want to play the drums.” Traditional drum sets may earn their reputation of being notoriously loud, but learning to play has a fantastic array of health benefits that might surprise you. Parents weigh the pros and cons of …
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Hearing your favorite song can brighten your mood, and singing in a chorus of friends and family can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Music and health research prove music can improve mood, but what isn’t so well-recognized is its ability to ease pain, decrease anxiety, and enhance the treatment of diseases and illnesses. The …
Did you know that research has showed that only 4 percent of people are tone deaf, meaning they cannot listen to a note and sing the same note back? This means that for the other 96 percent of us, singing is a skill we can learn. But can everyone sing, or does singing skill come …
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What if everything you thought you knew about music was wrong? For example, most people assume you need to know how to read music to become a good musician. In reality, some of history’s greatest musicians (ranging from The Beatles to Elvis) did not know how to read music notation as we know it. Were …
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History shows that Egyptians used woo dwind instruments as early as 2700 BC. The magic of music has been around since the beginning of time, and people all throughout the ages of time have created their own instruments. The woodwind instruments were no exception. Woodwind instruments have developed from panpipes made from natural materials into …
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