When most new guitar players develop their skill, they learn how to hold the instrument, which hand performs what function, and each open string’s note name. Once they understand the basic concept of notes and scales, most guitar students will move on to the next level in guitar playing: chords. A chord is a combination of multiple notes that creates a pleasing sound. Major chords tend to have a brighter, happier feel, while minor chords are recognizable as sounding sadder and more melan

Learning how to play blues guitar? Pay extra attention to these five things from guitar teacher Mike B.... If you're a blues guitar player, or want to learn how to play the blues, then you'll want to read this post.  In it we're going to reveal 5 secrets that will help make you a better blues guitar player. So let's get started! How Do You Play Blues? Here are a few tips for playing blues: Learn the basic 12-bar blues chord progression Master the tonic chords of E, A, and D

Want to join in a bluegrass song circle or play on your own for fun? Guitar teacher Matthew K. shares the three terms and techniques you'll need to know to play bluegrass guitar... Learning bluegrass on the guitar is not much different than learning blues, rock, or country guitar. There are terms and techniques that you will come across in learning bluegrass guitar that may confuse you, but do not fret! Below are three common bluegrass terms that you will certainly come across while learnin

Are you just starting to take violin lessons? An integral part of learning how to play the violin is listening to others. Below, violin teacher Julie P. lists the most famous violin players every beginner student should know and listen to... There are literally hundreds of famous violin players from all over the world. In addition to the number of well-known classical violinists, such as Fritz Kreisler and Pablo de Sarasate, there are also many great bluegrass and jazz violinists. Who

There are many differences among ukuleles. Some of those differences are small and some are quite noticeable. Even among the same style of ukulele, there are slight differences such as material, construction, neck length, body size, and neck width and circumference. Yet, there are definable characteristics for each style that puts an instrument squarely into a category. A soprano ukulele is the smallest of the ukulele family. The concert ukulele is the next size up, and the tenor ukulele is

If you’ve ever been to a symphony or heard classical music, you’ve likely noticed that there are many different stringed instruments being played. Two of the most popular stringed instruments are the viola and the violin. They look very similar, so it can be hard to tell them apart at first glance.  But if you take a closer look, you’ll find that each instrument has its own unique sound, construction, and style of play. Let’s explore the differences between the viola and violin! 

Cavan Images / Cavan / Getty Images Are you a musician or someone that enjoys music looking for new music goals and activities? Whether you’re looking to make some new year resolutions to incorporate more music into your life or you’re a musician looking for new activities, you’re sure to find exciting ideas on this list! These goals and activities can be just for fun or with a specific goal in mind. You might want to even just renew a fresh attitude and excitement for music. No mat

If you’re looking to supplement your piano lessons, then YouTube is a great option. There are tons of piano tutorials that you can browse through when you’re feeling stuck on a particular skill or simply want to learn a new song. While these YouTube piano tutorials won’t entirely replace an experienced piano teacher, they do a great job answering any questions you may have in between lessons. Below are our favorite YouTube piano channels. These piano YouTube channels featured hig

Singers, why limit yourself to one genre? Many artists have produced amazing cover songs to put their own spin on tunes, even those not in their particular genre. Here, St. Augustine, FL voice teacher Heather L. shares six covers worth a listen... There are some cover songs that are just so much better than the original. Sometimes, it's the singer's own spin on the song that makes it so great. Other times, it's the arrangement or the new lyrics that make a cover stand out from the origina

There’s no better opportunity to practice all you’ve learned in singing lessons than in a choir. You can use choir rehearsals to work on proper vocal production and technique, while also learning to harmonize and sing with others. Joining a choir is more about just singing all your favorite songs. When you have a part in the music choir, you have the opportunity to expand your skill sets, perfect your range, and work on your stage presence. Plus, sometimes choruses provide solo opport