When parents are asked, "Why they think their child needs a music education" they mostly answer with responses like "My child is showing talent or interest" or "My child is already studying on their own". We want to take the time to visit the health benefits between Music and Children.There are endless scientific studies on the subject of the effect of a musical education on children; and specifically how music and child development are directly...more
How can a picture postcard, handcrafted North Carolina community fit so much into one day? To find out, attend the free Overlook Brasstown Music and Arts Fest, coming alive on Saturday, June 27.Overlook Brasstown is the sister community to Overlook Martins Creek.This first-ever family event will run from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Jason Mason Road, about three miles from the world famous John Campbell Folk School.Event coordinator Jamie Keener...more
There are some songs that never go out of style. The classics that have been able to stand the test of time are known by two or three generations. The same goes for songs people learn to play on guitar. Some songs whether you're 15 or 50 are just staples you have to learn along the way.I've done some research and pieced together the top 10 songs people learn to play on the guitar. These span a few decades and are not genre specific. So if you're looking for some new songs to learn this is a great list to start with.#10 Dust in the WindDepending on your age you either remember this song from when it was originally released in 1978 or you've heard it in numerous movies over the last 10-15 years. Either way this classic tune by Kansas is an easy to play song for most beginners. All you need to know your basic open chords.#9 Sweet Home AlabamaThe guitar riff at the beginning of Sweet Home Alabama is as memorable as anything that's every been played on the radio. It's easy enough to figure out but fun enough to play that beginners absolutely love it. You can learn this song on an acoustic or electric guitar and it sounds great. HINT: Take some time to figure out that intro lead part and...more
Are you looking for innovative and effective piano teacher resources that can motivate your students to participate in every learning session? Do you wish to take music teaching to a much higher level without getting stressed out and overspending? Well, you have just found a great avenue to give you some useful tips on fun and interactive piano...more
Teaching music must be so much fun and rewarding. With so many inspiring stories from different music teachers around the globe, I know that most of us agree when I say that teaching can certainly be one of the most noble and fulfilling professions one can possibly engage himself into. Whenever a professional is teaching music, he or she is...more
Teaching music is fun. A music teachers passion for both music and teaching can surely make him or her a good music educator or mentor. With the kind of enthusiasm, determination and commitment he or she has, anything may seem possible. And it doesnt sound odd if he or she can motivate his or her students attentive, participative, motivated and inspired. When he or she needs to do is find reliable, innovative and effective music teaching resources.Most of us are very much eager obtaining professional growth and developing a better career path. Thus, little do we know that we can actually have those resources for music teachers online with just a very few clicks. From credible music teachers websites, we can find, learn and adopt those strategies that we can use in the music studio or classroom. Needless to say, we can also subscribe, download and install in our own personal computer units such interactive, modern and efficient music teaching software and get all the need we can get. With these accessible online resources for music teachers like us, it is always guaranteed that there is no overspending; we are never overworked; and ultimate convenience is achieved at all times....more
Music teacher website is found everywhere. Reliable and innovative these innovations on software for music teachers are good resources that they can acquire, use and adopt in the music classroom. Well, before mass media made it possible to share...more
You want to learn a new song on the Piano but your stuck. You can't think of a song you want to learn. I've put together a list of 5 essential songs on the piano that all players should learn at some point. So if you're stuck for something to learn...more
Blues guitar players have a feel unlike any other guitarists in any other style. They take simple notes and piece them together into emotional solos, licks and riffs that stand the test of time. While there are hundreds of blues artists out there a...more
There are 150 concerts being performed in the Ogden Theater every year. It was said that Harry Houdini performed on the very same stage. Music concerts are not the only entertainment that can be viewed here. You can also watch out for Lupe Fiasco,...more
Greetings, everyone!Let's talk some more about the Chromatic Scale, and why it's so cool.A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab AThis thing is also called the 12-tone scale. It's also called the half-step scale because the distance or interval...more
Hi gang!In this lesson, we're gonna talk about the C chord. But before we do that, let's talk about chords in general.All chords have certain parts to them. They all have what's called a "root". The root is merely the letter name of whatever chord...more