Sheet music articles & Resources

          If you’re a drummer looking to take your skills to the next level, understanding drum sheet music is essential.  Drum sheet music can seem daunting at first, but once you understand the basics, it’s easy to learn more complex pieces and start reading music like a pro.  Let’s explore what drum sheet music is and how it works. Is There Sheet Music for Drums? Many drummers shy away from using sheet music, preferring instead to rely on their ear or

Feeling overwhelmed by pages and pages of sheet music? If you're tech-savvy, you might want to consider switching to an all-digital library. Here, Elaina R. reviews the pros and cons of using digital sheet music, the best sheet music apps, and how to make the switch...   Are you still using paper sheet music? If so, you may be wondering if it's time to make the switch to digital sheet music and iPad apps. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide... How Does Digital Sheet Music Wo

Looking for Broadway sheet music to add to your repertoire? Learn where to find all the classics, as well as contemporary hits, in this guest post by Corona, CA teacher Milton J... Looking for Broadway sheet music? Here are four awesome resources to check out! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, you're sure to find what you need. Happy sheet music hunting! Where Can I Find Musical Theatre Sheet Music? Here are a few places you can find Broadway sheet music easily:

I’m so excited that you’ve decided to dive deeper into your musical studies with some music theory basics. Before we begin, I want to let you know that I teach multiple days a week on Takelesson Live. After reading the first article in this “Music Theory for Singers” series please feel free to come join me in a live class so that I can answer any questions you might have, and to help you better understand the material. This link will provide you with 30-days of free TL Live membership

As you develop your musical skills, you may become interested in writing your own music. While learning to play an instrument and being able to play others’ music is a wonderful skill, nothing compares to the ability to make sheet music full of your own compositions! Once you have a strong music foundation, you can let your musical creativity run wild.  As a budding songwriter, you’ll need to add some additional skills to your repertoire. Writing music can be as simple as putting a pen

The most valuable skill you can develop as a violinist is learning how to read violin sheet music. While it’s possible to learn to play “by ear,” being able to read music can open up a whole new musical world for you! There are many different kinds of music notes. Guitarists often read off of charts outlining the chord progressions for the song. Drummers have a rhythm chart showing them what to play. As a violinist, however, you'll most likely be reading violin sheet music. What is v

One of the most exciting things that the human voice can do is perform long, melismatic passages. While many instruments have the ability to play melismas, there is something uniquely powerful and exciting about the melismatic ability of the human voice. Let’s explore together what melismatic singing is and how we can best practice and perform it! What defines Melismatic singing? In singing, the term melisma refers to a passage of music that has a group of notes that are sung with just o

Are you a singer looking to improve your music reading skills? You're in luck! In this article, voice teacher Elaina R. shares everything you need to know about sight singing exercises and tips.. One of the most impressive feats for a singer is the ability to pick up a piece of music and read it. How can you get to that point? With patience, dedication, and lots of practice, you can master the art of sight singing! What Is Sight Singing? Sight singing is sight reading for singers. When s

As you learn how to read piano sheet music, a whole new world opens up! Instead of just black dots on a page, you'll see beautiful melody and chords right before you. Here, piano teacher Nadia B. takes you on a helpful visual tour...    One of the most interesting things about learning piano is that it’s truly like learning a new language – just as you learn how to decode words on a page to read them aloud, you are learning to unlock the symbols on the page to play music. It’

  After weeks of practice, chances are you've nearly perfected the beginner songs recommended or required by your teacher and you're looking for something a bit more challenging. Or perhaps you want to try something different other than a nursery song or scales. If you've reached the point where you want something new to supplement your regular lessons, there are several helpful websites that offer a wide range of easy violin sheet music. Whether you want something contemporary,