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Teacher Spotlight: Buying Socks For The King Of Pop

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Michael JacksonDreaming of a career in the music industry? Whether you’re interested in recording, performing, promoting, or some other career path, it’s often all about your network – which sometimes means taking odd jobs along the way, just for the experience. Read on for Winston Salem guitar teacher Rob D.‘s story…

 

I would guess that most people who graduate from college with a music degree have an image in the back of their mind. They may see themselves on stage, singing in front of thousands of people. Or maybe they imagine writing that hit song that gets on the radio, or working on those hit songs in the studio with some of the world’s biggest artists.

In my case, one of these aspirations actually came true, but not nearly in the way I had imagined it would. Right after college, I moved to Los Angeles and started looking for my first job in a recording studio. Since I was one of the few people knocking on the door with a degree in music production and engineering, I had no problem landing a position at one of the major studios in Hollywood.

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5 Rewarding Ideas for Volunteering With Music

Friday, April 12th, 2013

volunteer musiciansYou’ve been practicing and taking music lessons for a while. Are you looking for your next musical challenge? Playing with other musicians is one of the quickest ways to improve, and with National Volunteer Week coming up (April 21-27, 2013), why not make a impact in your community by volunteering your talents?

 

Here are some ideas to get you started…

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Nail Your Audition for X Factor and More

Monday, April 8th, 2013

Do you think you have what it takes to be America’s next big singing sensation? With shows like The Voice, The X Factor and American Idol holding their open castings, you might be thinking about grabbing that microphone and sharing your talent with the world. As you prepare for your audition day, take some tips from expert TakeLessons certified vocal instructors to make sure that you really shine on camera! (more…)

Teacher Spotlight: How to Build Rapport with Music Students

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

build rapport with studentsTeachers – what’s the secret to really connecting with your students? Developing a great relationships with students is a key to success. Read on as Denver music teacher Kristopher E. explains…

 

 

Education is a journey shared by teacher and student alike, and the journey is that much more enjoyable when it is a musical one. I work in a high-risk school district as a brass instructor and substitute teacher, and I want to share two of the most important lessons that I have learned over the passed two years: communication and being positive.

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