Once you've mastered playing chords on the ukulele, you're ready to move on to tackling some songs. Here are 5 easy ukulele songs that are great for beginners. Remember, it's okay to start slow and gradually increase your speed until you're playing the song at its normal tempo. Alouette This French folk song is light and breezy. With just two chords for you to master, this is a great song to practice singing while playing once you get the chord transitions down. Tabs and chords for

Looking for a list of the best piano songs ever? Check out this list of the top piano pop songs of all time! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are tons of easy pop songs on piano. Learning piano pop songs will keep you interested in the instrument and help improve your performance skills. These tunes are sure to be a hit at parties and events, and you’ll inspire everyone to sing along! Who can resist singing Lady Gaga pop hits? Our list of the 100 best piano songs eve

Learning to play the violin can be a difficult, sometimes tedious task for beginners, especially among younger students. The process of learning to pluck the notes and use a bow can try many students' patience, and they may give up on the instrument out of frustration. However, once you master your first great violin song, you’ll understand why so many musicians play the beloved instrument. Below is a short list of famous violin songs that are easily-recognized and may inspire even the weari

Do you play guitar warm ups before you practice guitar? Here, teacher Kirk R. shares three guitar exercises that are perfect for players of all levels. There are literally thousands of exercises and warm ups for the guitar. There are some that are great for beginners who are just getting used to having their fingers on the guitar, and some that are designed to challenge and grow the technique of seasoned players. But who has time to learn thousands of guitar exercises? Wouldn't you rat

People of many different ages find themselves asking the question: am I too old to learn piano? No matter your age, playing the piano is a wonderful skill to have for a variety of reasons. Studies have shown that playing music reduces stress and improves the memory. Playing an instrument in a group also leads to lifelong friendships, while refining communication and social skills. If you’re wondering whether or not your age will stand in between you and all the benefits of playing

As with any new skill, learning how to play the guitar comes with challenges. Here, Perth Amboy, NJ teacher Jeff S. shares his guitar playing tips to help you stay motivated...   I've been teaching guitar to students of all ages and skill levels for many years and have gotten quite adept at spotting and remedying the challenges faced by beginners. So I've decided to address them in this article to offer students and their parents some insight on how to get beyond the problems so they ca