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6 Reasons Why You Need a Piano Teacher

6 Reasons Why You Need a Piano Teacher

We’re fortunate to live in a time where we have access to information that is literally at our fingertips any time we need it. With many excellent online resources for learning the piano available to us, it may seem like paying for and carving out the time for in-person piano lessons isn’t really ne

Never Miss a Beat: How to Stay Healthy as a Musician

Never Miss a Beat: How to Stay Healthy as a Musician

There’s no question as to whether or not musicians lead a busy lifestyle. With countless rehearsals, concerts, and practice sessions, it can be easy to let your health take a back seat. However, ignoring your health is only going to impact your abilities negatively. Not only will you lose

How Much Should You Practice Your Instrument?

How Much Should You Practice Your Instrument?

When it comes to practicing your instrument, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact time you should spend to reach your ultimate goal as a musician, or what effective practicing for musicians looks like. How long should you practice something a day? An hour? Two hours? Well, it depends!

Enhance Your Songwriting with These Rhyming Schemes

Enhance Your Songwriting with These Rhyming Schemes

When it comes to songwriting, rhymes are an essential part of the formula. Rhymes create structure within songs, place emphasis on specific thoughts, and are incredibly pleasing to the ear. However, trying to think of the perfect rhyme can lead to some serious writer’s block. To some, transforming thoughts

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Maximize Your Time with These 10 Music Practice Tips

These music practice tips will help you maximize your time and set you up for more efficient sessions. Practice can be overwhelming, so we’re here to help!

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Music Directors: How To Lead Your Worship Team Effectively with These 10 Tips

Learn how to lead worship effectively with these tips. Whether you’re new or seasoned, whether in a big church or small, it always takes learning new things.

A complete guide to clef notes: what they are and how to use them

A Complete Guide to Clef Notes: What Are They and How to Use Them

Learn all about the different musical clefs!

50 Best Songs for Vocal Auditions with 16 and 32 Bar Audition Cuts

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50 Best Songs for Vocal Auditions with 16 and 32 Bar Audition Cuts

Choosing the perfect audition piece can be pretty overwhelming. We're here to help!

10 Most Beautiful Piano Pieces

10 Most Beautiful Piano Pieces

Read our guide on the 10 most beautiful piano pieces according to our experts. Take time to listen, relax, or learn the songs yourself with our sheet music.

5 Piano Warm-Ups That Will Help You Become a Better Pianist

5 Piano Warm-Ups That Will Help You Become a Better Pianist

Piano warm-ups can seem monotonous at times, but the benefits are invaluable!

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10 Essential Stretching Exercises for Musicians

Many people may not understand how physically demanding playing music can be, especially for those of us who have to hold the weight of an instrument through a long performance (we’re looking at you, marching euphoniums), or who often play lengthy, complex works solo (hello, concert pianists and strings

These 12 Pieces Will Make You Obsessed with Classical Music

These 12 Pieces Will Make You Obsessed with Classical Music

There are a few classical pieces everyone recognizes, like Beethoven’s 5th Symphony (DA-DA-DUM!) or Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, for instance. But we wanted to share a few works that are sure to move you in a way only music can.

How to Book Your First Gig: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

How to Book Your First Gig: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

How exactly do you take the leap from creating for personal enjoyment to getting ready to book your first gig? Musicnotes is here to help with 10 do’s and don’ts for booking your first gig!