by Katie Senn | Jan 3, 2019 | Band & Orchestra
Is your child practicing at home? Musicians need daily practice to ensure that they play at their very best! Music is a mental activity, but it also has a physical element that is often overlooked by younger musicians. The best players in the world have highly...
by Katie Senn | Oct 9, 2018 | Band & Orchestra
What is Music Genre? Music is grouped into genres to describe the music’s form, style, and cultural influence. From classical to hip-hop, there are countless numbers of genres. It would be impossible to cover them all in one blog! Get started with this list of music...
by Katie Senn | Aug 22, 2018 | Band & Orchestra
Harmony is the aspect of music that makes it feel rich and full. Our ears would get quite bored without harmony. The harmony of music is built to compliment the melody. The melody is a musical line that our brains interpret as one cohesive unit with a beginning and...
by Annie Savage | Aug 13, 2018 | Band & Orchestra
As a string teacher, I often reflect on the joy my fellow string players experience at bluegrass jams, folk festivals, and rock concerts. These are all genres based on instruments that include strings that are widely popular. I often wonder why my orchestra programs...
by Katie Senn | Jul 16, 2018 | Band & Orchestra
CodaBow is the original carbon fiber bow. Formed in the 1990’s by an aerospace engineer, materials expert, and master bow maker: these pioneers set out to find the perfect synthetic alternative to Pernambuco. Pernambuco is the hardwood considered the ideal bow-making...
by Katie Senn | Jun 8, 2018 | Band & Orchestra, Music Education
Top 10 Must-Know Musical Terms Learn the ten most common musical terms in this short video. Make sure to have your volume turned on to hear the demonstrations! https://youtu.be/BBtDSncxOwc Learning to read music is like understanding how to read a foreign...
