Are you a beginner violinist looking to purchase your first instrument? If so, you may be wondering where is the best place to buy a violin online.  In this blog post, we will give you some tips on how to choose the right violin and what to look for when making your purchase.  Happy shopping! Should I Buy a Violin Online or In Store? If you don’t have a musical instrument shop near you, or their selection of violins is limited, you may look into the option to buy a violin online

If you have dreams of playing the drums like Keith Moon and Sheila E., you’re likely going to need to dedicate years of practice. However, that’s not to say you can’t make significant progress in just a few weeks if you commit yourself to learning and practicing. To help you improve your drumming skills, we’ve outlined a guide of the best drum practice routines and tips for taking your music to the next level. Follow our advice, and be sure to practice every day to start seeing a

  Keeping your drums in tune is essential for your sound. Here, Seattle, WA drum teacher Mason L. shares his advice for how often you should be tuning a drum set... Anyone who has ever played a drum set knows that, in order to sound good, each drum needs to be tuned to the right pitch. Just like with any other musical instrument, it is important to have your drums properly tuned so that they will blend together and create a cohesive sound. In this blog post, we will discuss the basic

The transformation in vocal students before and after singing lessons is truly inspiring. As a singing teacher, it really is amazing to watch students learn to do everything from match pitches to mix belt like a Broadway star. Have you ever wondered what you would sound like if you took voice lessons? Although every singer’s results will be different, YouTube has a variety of before and after singing lessons videos, so you can hear the typical results of vocal study. These three tr

In order to be a successful musician, you’ve got to have a strong understanding of music theory.  While there are many different aspects to music theory, one of the most important is being able to read sheet music. Sheet music provides musicians with the musical notation needed to play a piece of music.  Without sheet music, it would be very difficult for musicians to play songs that they haven't written themselves or memorized. In addition, learning how to read sheet music can help

Vincent Besnault / The Image Bank / Getty Images There’s nothing quite like a good road trip — it’s one of the best ways to spend time with friends and explore new scenery. To have a successful journey, you’ll need three things: a functioning vehicle, a full tank of gas, and (most importantly) an amazing road trip playlist! No more having to question "who sings this song?"  After all, your playlist will be the soundtrack to your adventures. And is there anything better than belti

Love to play the piano, but want to take a break from scales and Hanon exercises for a bit? Here are some ideas from New Paltz, NY teacher Cheryl E...   It happens to all of us: we get in ruts. Whether you're bored with your practicing routine or your repertoire, we've all been there. But instead of giving up on playing the piano, take action! Here are 10 fun ways to spice up your playing. 1. Put your own spin on it! Try taking a straight song and swing it. Here’s a great example of

So you've started piano lessons and you're in it for the long haul... but playing the same exercises over and over again is starting to get boring. We understand. No one goes to the gym and does the same routine day in and day out. Why should you have to trudge your way through the same repetitive piano exercises over and over? Teaching yourself piano requires a bit of creativity in this respect. So crack your knuckles, climb down off the top of the piano before you scratch the surface, and g

Although learning to read sheet music is a valuable skill for any musician, most guitarists prefer to use a different type of notation known as guitar tablature or guitar tabs. Guitar tabs give a basic visual representation of the neck of your guitar and use numbers to indicate which notes are to be played. Learning how to read tabs is pretty simple, and, once you get the hang of it, you can easily learn new songs or write down compositions of your own. How to Read Tabs Guitar tabs are

Are your kids looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Get them started with these great suggestions from guitar teacher Willy M.... That first guitar lesson is critical for establishing a love of playing in our students, but most of the time teachers approach the instrument as though we need to prepare the student for the worst. "It will be difficult... You have to put in a lot of practice... Your fingers will hurt, etc." These things only serve to discourage the student and the parent, who