Some guitarists have a lot of excuses when it comes to learning music theory. Guitar teacher Zachary A. shatters these excuses, busts a few myths, and shares why music theory is so important for guitarists after all... Music theory is a vast, almost unending, amount of knowledge. Many of music's greats studied and had schooling for decades. In all honesty I do not believe that you ever really finish studying, at least when you are dedicated and when you have the desire to learn music. Th

If you’re learning to play the violin, you already know that it can be a fun and rewarding experience. However, you’ve also likely discovered that it can be a challenging one, too.  Mastering the violin involves a lot of patience. To improve your violin skills, you must dedicate plenty of time to practicing. Sometimes this might mean working on your scales and other times it might involve doing violin practice exercises or playing music games. Looking for some inspiration to make you

Have you been looking for violin warmups that will get you ready for your daily practice sessions, and help you improve your skills in the long run? Want to make sure you enter your violin lessons all ready to go, with your violin in tune and your body limber? It is important to get a good warmup in before diving into a productive practice session or performance. Feeling good and comfortable on your instrument on any given day will depend on this. Your violin is affected differently each day

Recording electric guitar at home is an interesting and experimental process. You can record electric guitar both for your own songs, but also to create samples for a podcast or another audio project. In this blog post, I will break down the process of recording electric guitar with basic equipment, and I will also break down the terminology for you. Let's get started! There are two main methods of recording an electric guitar at home. You can either record your guitar through an amplifie

If you're looking for live music, Chicago is the place to be! The city is famous for its food, architecture, sports teams, and live music venues. From piano bars to corner taverns, Chicago offers live music every night of the week, in every genre imaginable. Here are ten of the best Chicago bars that feature live music: Davenport's Piano Bar Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret on Milwaukee Ave is the best bar around for cabaret and piano. It's a true piano bar, with local and touring cabare

Playing an instrument offers a lifetime of fun and learning! Children benefit greatly from musical education in both cognition and reasoning. These benefits carry over to school and achieving greater success in all areas, especially math. However, sometimes with children, getting them to do what is best for them is difficult. Here we'll offer some advice on the best approach to practicing guitar with your child to reduce potential stress and keep your child motivated. Start With the Basics

Are you a beginner violinist? While you might be eager to start playing immediately, it’s important to learn the basic functions and parts of a violin. Otherwise, you’ll have a difficult time understanding what your violin instructor is saying when he or she asks you to “keep your bow parallel to the bridge.” Check out the graphic below to learn the basic parts and functions of a violin: There you have it; those are the various different parts of a violin and their functions. Once

Not sure where to start when you sit down at the piano? These practice tips will keep you focused on meaningful improvement. Practicing is the most important part of learning and becoming a piano player. Remember these tips to take your practice time to its highest potential! 1. Set a Clear Goal If you sit down at the piano and say, “I’m going to play for a bit,” you aren’t going to to learn anything. Instead, set a goal: “I’m going to learn how to play the opening song in Froze

Most beginner vocalists come across the same types of issues - such as struggling to learn how to sing higher and stay on pitch during practice and performances. Read on as Grand Rapids, MI teacher Kelsey P. explains why, plus three simple fixes! If you've ever found yourself struggling to sing in tune, you're not alone. Many singers experience pitch problems at some point in their careers. Luckily, there are several techniques that can help you sing higher, clearer, and on pitch.  In

Do you get nervous when singing, or maybe right before a vocal performance? You're not alone. Thinking about all of the worst-case scenarios can be scary! Luckily, these situations aren't the end of the world. Read on as Austin, TX teacher Gfire M. shares how to deal...   If we lived in a perfect world, our voice would always sound 100% our best, the venues would always love our choice of material and provide the best sound reinforcement possible, and we'd never, ever, ever make any mista