Music Lessons in Churchton, MD. It's your time.

Every guitarist wants great tone, but what if you're not entirely sure what that means? Guitar teacher Noel S. breaks down the basics of guitar tone and shares what every electric guitarist should know about their gear... We've all heard great classic guitar tones from our favorite musicians and felt motivated to hit the practice room or visit the music store, determined to achieve the same results. Finding a way to achieve those results, we're faced with the infinite choices of strings, pi …

By Suzy S.

For beginner pianists, and especially younger children or players with small hands, building up the dexterity of your hands and fingers can do wonders for your playing.  Just as singers need to warm up their most important muscle with vocal warm-ups, piano players need to take their fingers into consideration. In this article, we'll share 5 great exercises to improve your finger strength and dexterity, as originally published by Piano and Synth Magazine. But first, check out this simple an …

By Suzy 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 …

By Megan L.