Music Lessons near Sycamore

Interested in learning how to sing jazz? Here, Ann Arbor, MI singing teacher Elaina R. shares how to get started...   Jazz is the cool cat of the music world. She sits in the back of the room wearing sunglasses and red lipstick. She doesn’t sing, she croons – soft and sonorous, drawing the ear in. It’s no wonder so many people want to learn how to sing jazz! At its most basic form, jazz singing is just like any other kind of singing. All singers carry their instruments inside of

It's time for drum practice with Tracy D! Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate drummer, grab your sticks and get ready to learn these 15 fun and easy drum fills... What is a Drum Fill? In simple terms, a drum fill is a transition when you move from one musical selection to another. Because it signals the shifts of sections in a tune (and they're a departure from the groove), it's an essential part of your song. Musicians can also use fills to create a specific mood. Drum fills c

Michael Blann / The Image Bank / Getty Images Are you getting ready for a piano level test? You’re not alone. From grade school to college and beyond, many of us need to take piano level tests.  Whether it’s for a class or for your own personal progress, there are certain steps you can take to ensure success on the big day. Here is a timeline of what you should do leading up to your piano level test – get ready to rock out!  How Many Levels Are There in Piano? Learning piano

If you're taking the stage to perform at your upcoming graduation ceremony, you'll want to pick a great song to sing! Continue reading for 30 good graduation songs to check out, recommended by voice teacher Molly R...   Spring has sprung! And one of the things many of us attend in late Spring is a graduation ceremony or two (or more, if you’re super social!). If you're a singer, you may even be asked to perform at a graduation ceremony or party. And the toughest part isn't gett

Singing in front of other people can be a scary experience, even for big stars who perform regularly. Many of us don’t have a problem singing when we are alone in the car or the shower, but suddenly freeze up when standing in front of a few people. Fortunately, there are ways to get around this - read on to learn a few tips that will help teach you how to sing with more confidence. Practice Until It's Effortless The first tip is an obvious but important one: you should truly know your piec

It may seem like instrumentalists have it much easier when it comes to sight reading music; by simply pressing a key or a string, the notes are immediately available to them without any additional thought, and all that’s left to them is to work out duration, dynamics, and tempo. Singers, on the other hand, don't have an instrument to rely on. Taking a song previously unknown to you and delivering a reasonably accurate performance the very first run-through isn’t a talent that everybody ha

Chords are the foundation of all of those guitar riffs you love so much. Here, guitar teacher Kirk R. walks you through the basics of guitar chords and the importance of knowing how they're constructed... Guitar is an amazing instrument, not only because of all that it can do, but also because of how great it can sound when not doing much at all. One of the ways that guitar is most often heard is by strumming the standard chords that beginner guitarists learn. However, I often inter

Is it time to feel some happy vibes and boost your mood? In this article, singing teacher Liz T. put together a list of feel good songs that make you happy, old and new, to have you smiling in no time! Happiness is the reason the world goes 'round, right? But, sometimes life throws its challenges and it’s hard to smile. That’s when a playlist of happy songs can come in handy! Listening to happy and upbeat songs isn't just for boosting your mood - it's also an effective short-term s

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

Interested in online bass guitar lessons? Here, online teacher Justine D. shares what to expect in your bass guitar lessons, how to prepare, and more:   If you’re curious about playing bass but can’t find a teacher in your area, online bass guitar lessons may be right for you! Video-chatting technology like Skype and Google Hangouts make it easy to connect with a teacher and start making music from your own home. You may be wondering what to expect from online lessons, whethe