So you’ve decided to start learning piano and cannot wait for your first lesson. You start searching for a piano online - and realize there are SO MANY OPTIONS! Do you go for an electronic keyboard? An upright piano? One of those portable roll-up keyboards? This article will be discussing the benefits of choosing an upright piano over the digital options, including a few recommendations for piano brands to choose from and what to look for when testing out your piano.  The Benefits of an Acou

When you think about making money using your skills as a violin player, violin teacher jobs might be the first thing that comes to mind. But there are so many more options! Here are some ideas from Brooklyn, NY teacher Julie P...   The ability to play the violin is a very marketable skill. If you're looking for violin teacher jobs, working at a school or teaching private lessons is a great way to earn money. But if you'd prefer to just play and perform, there are a number of opportunitie

Researchers and experts have long touted the benefits of learning about and listening to classical music. By being exposed to this art form, you can reap a wide host of benefits - for your health, your brain, your well-being, and more. And, of course, classical music is just a sheer joy to listen to! However, if you want to start listening to classical music and are not familiar with the particular music scene in Los Angeles, maybe you're not sure where to start looking. Fortunately, your city

Vocal warm ups and exercises are key when you’re learning how to sing. Just like athletes stretch out their bodies and muscles before a big game, vocalists must warm up their singing voice before a performance or rehearsal. All it takes is 10 minutes with these five simple voice warm ups to maintain a healthy voice. When you warm up properly, you can sing for longer periods of time with less effort. These singing exercises will work for both beginning and advanced vocalists, so don’t hes

Living in a big city like Washington DC certainly gives you a lot of perks. One of these is that when you are looking for a DC band to play for an event, it's relatively easy to find one! But before diving into the depths of DC bands, you need to decide what exactly you are looking for. Do you want a new band, one that is indie or underground that most people don’t know? Are you looking for a cover band, one that can play all of the songs that the crowd will know and love? Deciding this is

Are you not making the progress you were hoping for in your piano lessons? Read on as piano teacher Nadia B. explains some of the common bad habits that may be holding you back...   You've decided to learn how to play piano. Good for you! It's a skill that will provide enjoyment and enrichment for years to come. Like any new activity, however, there are some bad habit piano players make that can hold you back as you learn.  Here are five of the most common bad piano habits and

Female guitarists rock just as hard, if not harder than some men, yet the things people say to us sound like they're straight from the 1950s! Ladies, women, and girls, here are 11 of the most annoying things I've heard in my years of playing guitar. Maybe a few will sound familiar to you too? 1. Is that for your boyfriend? Why do some people find it so unbelievable that you're carrying your own gear or shopping at Guitar Center for yourself? 2. You're pretty good for a girl.

Falling in love with the sounds of flamenco guitar is easy, but this instrument is fun to learn and play too! In this article, we'll help you learn the basic terms and techniques for flamenco guitar. Some folks get interested in flamenco through its virtuosic guitar playing, rhythmic dancing and colorful dresses, or the expressive nature of Gypsy singing. For guitarists of other styles, playing flamenco is among the most respected styles in the world thanks to its sound, tonality, and tec

Playing piano doesn't have to be limited to practicing scales and chords. You can have a lot of fun if you find the piano notes for songs on the radio or classic pop and rock tunes you've always liked, and go from there! This is a great way to break up the monotony of rigorous practice, and keep yourself motivated and having fun as you learn how to play. Finding piano notes for songs isn't usually that hard, either - you just have to know the right places to look. Here are a few of our favorite

Feeling a sore throat coming on, or just want to keep your voice in the best shape possible? Here's a rundown of the products and throat remedies to keep on hand, as recommended by our teachers. When you have a performance coming up, staying healthy should be a priority -- but sometimes, your immune system has other plans for you! Sometimes you have to ask yourself honestly, whether you should sing if you're sick or not, but if you're feeling okay, you may just need a little TLC. There are