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How To Build A Home Studio On A Budget

This piece comes from professional musician Chris Senner. Read on for his advice on how you can create your own home studio while on a budget! Building a home music studio has become more accessible throughout the years with the help of technology. The days of which bands/artists needing

Musical Theater

Musical Theater Advice From Julie Galorenzo

We’ve compiled different recommendations from Julie Galorenzo and saved them all in one convenient article!

Music Theory

5 Ways To Learn How To Read Music At The Piano

When piano students are first learning to read music, there are a number of different approaches that can be taken to learn how to read notation. Most piano method books are based around one of these approaches. While there isn’t necessarily one right or wrong way to learn how to read music, some ap

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Non-Belting Musical Theater Songs For Mezzos

Musical theater coach and actor Julie Galorenzo has compiled a list of recommendations that you’ll want to check out! If you’re looking for a non-belty mezzo musical theater song to audition with or add to your repertoire, you’ve come to the right place. Scroll down to

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5 Things Not To Do When Learning The Piano

Getting started learning the piano seems pretty straightforward, but there are a number of common mistakes that piano teachers see over and over again with new students.  It may not seem obvious to new piano learners that some of these things can really hinder progress at the piano.  To set yourself

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How To Play Piano Chords for Beginners

This article comes from Julian, a knowledgeable pianist who will take you through his guide on how to play piano chords! One of the biggest shortcuts for beginner pianists is learning how to play basic piano chords. Much of the contemporary pop-style music that you hear on the radio is easily access

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10 Types Of Songs You Need In Your Audition “Book” For Musical Theatre Performers

If you’ve been struggling to figure out what songs you want to have ready for your upcoming auditions, this article is for you! In this piece, the talented musical theater actor and coach Julie Galorenzo will show you ten types of songs that should be in everyone’s audition

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How To Get Started Teaching Piano Lessons

Are you a skilled pianist who enjoys playing music and sharing it with others? Have you ever thought about offering piano lessons? Teaching piano lessons is a wonderful endeavor that can be as simple as a side hustle, or it can be as extensive as a full-time job. While you don’t necessarily need a s

Music Theory

How To Read A Chord Chart Or Lead Sheet At The Piano

Many people begin their study of the piano by learning to read notation on the staff. This is definitely a smart approach to learning the piano, but a well-rounded pianist will also learn how to read piano chord charts or lead sheets. One method is not better than the

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How To Motivate Your Kids To Practice Piano

As parents, we want to see our kids do well at the piano and enjoy the process. It would be great if they would continue to play and enjoy the piano for the entire lives. However, sometimes our kids aren’t the enthusiastic learners that we hope they would be.

Music Theory

10 Great Reasons Why Every Singer Should Learn To Read Music

This article comes from voice teacher, Matt Ramsey! Using his knowledge and experience in the music industry, he’s put together a list of ten reasons why it’s important for singers to learn how to read sheet music. As a voice teacher, students ask me one question above all

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Set Your New Year’s Piano Goals

As we’re embarking on a brand new calendar year, this is a great time to set some goals and intentions specific to your piano playing. Whether you’re just getting started at the piano, or if you’ve been playing for years, it’s always a good idea to

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Best Digital Pianos & Keyboards For Your Apartment

This article comes from professional musician Chris Senner, who is here to give you his top picks for the best digital pianos and keyboards for your apartment! Have you ever wanted a piano, but you’ve been limited by space? Well, you’ve landed on the right article. We are going to break down extreme

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How to Practice Drums Effectively – Top 6 Tips!

This informative article comes from drummer and music educator, Gideon! I’m sure everyone is familiar with the phrase: “practice makes perfect.” While it’s a nice idea, it’s not entirely correct. Many people don’t know what to practice, and struggle to find the time and motivation required

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How Much Should You Practice The Piano Each Day?

Adult beginners and parents of new piano students often wonder how long to practice the piano or how many days a week to practice the piano. This is a great question, although the exact lengths of practice time suggested can vary greatly depending on a number of different factors. It

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Strategies For Memorizing Piano Music

Has this ever happened to you: You have a favorite piece of music that you’ve played so many times that your hands just go into autopilot and you can play the notes effortlessly. You probably didn’t try to memorize this song, but you just enjoy playing it so much that memorization happened organical

Music Theory

5 Ways To Think About Piano Scales and Key Signatures

Read our guide on 5 ways to think about piano scales and key signatures that will help piano students feel less intimidated about the learning process.

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5 Essential Drumming Tips for Beginners

This article comes from drummer and music educator, Gideon! You’ve decided to learn to play the drums, that’s great news! No other instrument is quite like drums. It’s an incredibly rewarding activity, and research shows that drumming offers a huge number of benefits.  The drums are the heartbeat of

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What Are The Benefits Of Reading Sheet Music As A Guitar Player?

The advantages of reading guitar sheet music as a guitar player, no matter the skill level, are numerous and only help increase skill and knowledge.

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How To Improve Your Piano Technique So You Can Play Faster

Check out these three tips if you're hoping to play faster!

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How To Get Started Playing The Piano

Have you always wanted to play the piano? Playing the piano is an incredibly satisfying and captivating hobby. It’s a skill that you can master and enjoy for your whole life. It’s fun, life-giving and challenging. If playing the piano is on your bucket list, but you’re not sure where to start, here

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12 Patriotic Piano Solos

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. Celebrate the U.S.A by practicing a beautifully arranged patriotic piano solo. Here are twelve of our favorite piano arrangements of your favorite odes to America! 1. “God Bless America (With A Splash Of America The Beautiful)” – Arr. Jennifer Eklund

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Easy John Williams Arrangements For Piano

Who doesn’t love a John Williams soundtrack?! His music adds so much depth, beauty and life to films. While much of his music is fairly complex and difficult to play, we found 15 easy arrangements of John Williams movie themes for beginner or intermediate pianists to enjoy. 1. Star

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9 Ways To Have Better Rhythm As A Pianist

Rhythm is one of the elements of music. It’s what allows music to move consistently through time. It also permits ensembles to stay together and accompanists to play with soloists.Pianists have unique challenges with rhythm. Because they are using both their hands at the same time, they must

Music Theory

Piano Improvisation: How To Develop Improv In A Fun Way

This article comes from professional musician Chris Senner, who is here to share his songwriting and improvisation knowledge with you! Being able to improvise on the piano is like opening up your brain to a theme park that can provide you with the ultimate satisfaction for your mind. I started