10 Teaching Tips and Games for Using Music Flashcards

An important part of beginning music lessons is memorization.  The student must quickly memorize all of the note names, musical symbols, and terms.  Music flash cards can help to make this early memorization stage go quickly while having fun in the process.  At Tampa...

Learning to Sing: The Truth Behind 4 Common Misconceptions

“I’m tone deaf.”  “I can only sing low songs.”  “I can’t sing on pitch.”  “Do I need voice lessons or can I just learn to sing by listening to my favorite singers on YouTube and iTunes?”  These questions and...

Shopping for a Violin

Shopping for a violin?  Finding the right instrument can make a huge difference in how quickly you progress in your training.  Here is some expert advice on finding a quality instrument from “The 3-Fingered Violinist.”  Shopping for a violin can be both...

6 New Ideas for Piano Warm-Ups

Warming up before a performance or even a practice session is very important.  Do you consistently warm-up before you play the piano?  What is your routine?  Below is an excellent article from TakeLessons.com that will give you six fresh ideas for piano warm-ups. We...

How Often Should You Change Your Guitar Strings?

How often should your guitar strings be changed?  Should you wait until one breaks?  Are there signs that say you should replace now before you have a disaster in a live gig?  Below is some great advice from TakeLessons.com that will help you to know the exact time to...