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A Young Violist’s Guide to Buying a Viola

By now, if you or your child have been studying viola for any amount of time, you are probably familiar […]

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Soloing Over “Autumn Leaves”

“Autumn Leaves” is one of those standards that everyone knows. It’s one of the first standards that every jazz student […]

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Opera Voice Types

Considering the many opera voice types, it’s no wonder that people often get confused—the genre stretches back to the very […]

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Types of Clarinets

You can hear the clarinet in many different types of clarinets in all sorts of music, from classical to jazz, […]

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Vocal Exercises for Singers: Breathing and Beginner Exercises

Even the most novice of singers are familiar with a certain number of warm-ups and vocal exercises for singers, whether […]

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10 Benefits of Learning Piano

Though we might take it for granted now, the invention of the piano dramatically altered the musical landscape back in […]

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Have You Ever Seen The Rain Chords Tutorial

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s early ‘70’s hit “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” is one of the most iconic and memorable […]

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The Saxophone in Pop Music: 1950s to Today

Have you ever thought about playing saxophone in a rock band? Maybe you’re getting bored of playing in concert band […]

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Tips for Singers: Easy Steps for a Better Voice

Do you consider yourself an active singer? Are you currently taking voice lessons or looking into increasing your knowledge on […]

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Soloing Over Rhythm Changes

Though his career was relatively short, George Gershwin is remembered as one of the most prolific composers of the 20th […]

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