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Musicnotes' Ultimate Back-to-School Guide

As the new school year approaches, we've put together the ultimate back-to-school checklist to ensure you're fully prepared for a harmonious year ahead. Whether you're a teacher, student, or parent, Musicnotes has everything you need to make this school year musical! 1. Sheet Music

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Best Guitar Tips For 2023

Guest writer Shawn Leonardt shares his advice for guitarists.

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6 Steps To Starting A Music Business From Home

Looking to start a music business from your own home? Here are a few steps to help set you up for success!

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7 Ways To Play Lead Sheets With Your Left Hand

Lead sheets are a great way for pianists to explore new music. If you’re not familiar with lead sheets, you can read all about them here: “How To Read A Chord Chart Or Lead Sheet At The Piano” In short, lead sheets are bare-bones sheet music that provide you with a notated melody line and […]

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40+ Classic Musical Theater Audition Songs

Need some help finding the perfect song for your next audition? Check out this list of recommendations from a musical theater actress & teacher!

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How To Find Out What Music Students Really Want To Learn

Doug Hanvey shares his advice on how you can learn more about a music student’s motivations!

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5 Self-Care Tips for Music Majors During Finals and Juries

Helpful tips to remember for all music majors!

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3 Ways Ear Training Will Make Your Musical Journey More Enjoyable

Ear training will not only help make you a better musician, but it can also make music even more enjoyable!

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What To Include In Piano Assignments

We’re exploring a few different approaches that piano teachers can take to create assignments for their students.

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6 Ways Piano Teachers Can Give Assignments To Students

In this article, we’ll explore six different ways that piano teachers can go about giving assignments to their students!

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How To Use The Science of Motivation To Stay Fired Up To Play Music

Explore the science behind motivation and discover how it can be applied to practicing your instrument!

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6 Tips To Bust Through Progress Walls and Practice Plateaus

Feel like you’ve hit the “wall” when it comes to practicing? We’re here to help you break through it!

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Piano Teacher Resource Round Up

We’re bringing you an article full of great resources for piano teachers!

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75 Things To Say Besides “Good Job” to Music Students

It’s important to encourage and support young musicians! Check out this list of 75 phrases to use instead of “good job”

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40+ Musical Theater Songs For Altos

Julie Galorenzo has put together an extensive list of alto arrangements that don’t go too high! Plus, you can listen to them on her Spotify playlist.

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9 Things Piano Teachers Want Parents To Know About Piano Recitals

If you have a child who is getting ready for a recital, check out this advice from an experienced piano teacher!

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Animated Infographic: The Many Ways That Music Benefits Your Mind!

We’ve put together an animated infographic to help show you the benefits of playing music!

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For Singers: Choosing a Song That Will Make You Sparkle

Hayley Bauer has put together a list of four things that you should consider the next time you’re looking for a new song to sing.

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Learn To Read Guitar Tabs In Minutes. Essential Knowledge For The Guitarist

In this article, you’ll get to learn all about guitar tablature in just a few minutes!

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Are You Practicing Your Music Enough?

Did you know that you can use beads and string to help you practice more? Find out how!

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6 Tips to Help You in Your Musical Theatre College Prep

Check out these 6 tips from actor & coach Julie Galorenzo to help you in your musical theatre college prep, so you’ll be a step above the rest.

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6 Bad Habits That Could Hurt You At The Piano

Piano posture isn’t the most exciting topic to explore, but it’s a really important one. Many pianists can relate with experiencing pain or discomfort from playing the piano.  If anything hurts while playing the piano, it’s a sign that it’s time to stop and troubleshoot what is causing the problem.

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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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20 Piano Arrangements To Help You Cope With Covid

Living through a global pandemic certainly takes us on a roller coaster of emotions! Unsettling headlines, cancellations, adjusting to a new normal, witnessing the suffering in our communities: All of these things take a toll. The world is heavy and uncertain. But, through all of this, there are con

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Thoughts On Teaching Piano During A Pandemic

This article comes from piano teacher and author Megan, who is here to give her thoughts and advice to other teachers trying to figure out their next steps during this pandemic. It’s hard to make any kind of plans right now, but it’s especially hard for piano teachers