Key Takeaways: Jazz music has a sound unlike any other type of music, and for many, it brings the greatest joy. It has a mystique and charisma not found in other musical genres, especially to the musician. Learning to play jazz is no easy task, however, even for musicians established in other genres. The most …
Key Takeaways: There are many opinions about what makes a good musician. The ability to make music is undoubtedly critical, but even more so is the ability to understand music. Musicians with a deep understanding of music can directly apply that knowledge in their practice and better interpret, perform, and write music. Talent exists without …
Key Takeaways: Being a great singer means knowing your vocal range and being comfortable with your pitch and tones. Your vocal range tells you what songs you can sing comfortably without straining and which best complements your voice. You can’t use your voice to the best of your ability until you can identify your ranges, …
Key Takeaways: The 10,000-hour rule says that’s how long you must practice something to master it. Many great musicians have reiterated this and regaled fans with tales of the countless hours it took to hone their craft. The problem for most musicians, great or otherwise, is that sometimes, practicing just isn’t fun. It can actually …
Practice Smarter, Not Longer: 9 Tips to Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Time Read More »
Key Takeaways: Have you ever seen someone dance that just amazed you or heard someone play an instrument with such perfection that it put a lump in your throat? People like that have an innate understanding of rhythm and music that is difficult for the rest of us to comprehend. They seem to understand things …
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They say learning is more difficult as an adult. They’re wrong. Key Takeaways: The wait is over. It’s time to learn guitar, no matter how old you are. Most of us have heard the myth of how much harder it is to learn something new after a certain age. The truth is that, in many …
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 …
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 …
Can Everyone Sing? 9 Honest Ways to Assess Your Abilities Read More »
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 …
Do You Really Need to Read Music? The Controversial Viewpoint Read More »
Did you know that playing an instrument strengthens your memory by making you use both sides of your brain? In addition, research has found that playing an instrument can enhance spatial reasoning, verbal memory, and literacy skills. With those benefits, there’s no denying that playing an instrument is a good choice whether you’re an adult …
