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Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Learn an Instrument

It’s that time of year again and with 2016 just around the corner lots of people are making resolutions to […]

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Dealing with Frustration when Studying Music

Whenever you start studying music, you’re taking on a challenge. There are some people who are referred to as “naturals” […]

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7 Guidelines For Successful Music Lessons

While just showing up to your music lessons will yield a small amount of progress, to get the most out […]

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4 Great Exercises for Singing with a Smooth, Even Tone

Whether you’re taking voice lessons in San Diego, voice lessons in New York, or anywhere in between, all singers want […]

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What are Clefs in Music? How to Read Treble, Bass, Alto, and Tenor Clef

by Emiko Hayashi What are clefs in Music? How do I read the notes? Music is usually notated using the […]

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How Much Should I Practice My Instrument?

The question that most beginners ask their teacher is “How much should I practice my instrument?” Practicing an instrument at […]

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Sheet Music Sources for Music Students

Outside of visiting your local neighborhood music store, there are many resources for obtaining and purchasing music online. By shopping […]

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Ask A Teacher: The Best Piano Method for Kids

Most parents wonder what the best piano method for kids is.  The best answer is that it depends on the […]

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Tips for Beginning Flute Players

We have compiled some great tips for beginning flute players, including when to start lessons, how to get an instrument, […]

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V-I-B-R-A-T-O – Learning How to Sing With Vibrato

What is vibrato, and why do the judges on American Idol keep bringing it up? Vibrato is the act of […]

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