by Katie Senn | Aug 10, 2018 | Guitars & Folk
The banjo is a 4, 5 or 6 stringed instrument that is widely gaining momentum across many genres of music. If you are a beginner banjo player, there is a lot to learn before purchasing your first instrument. There is a popular misconception that the origin...
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 | Jul 3, 2018 | Ukulele
Congratulations on owning a ukulele! The ukulele is the perfect instrument for a beginning or advanced musician at any age. Most importantly, playing the ukulele is fun and is very easy to get started. If you are brand new to the ukulele, here are a few tips and...
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...
by Katie Senn | Apr 19, 2018 | Band & Orchestra
Now that your student has learned the basics of rhythm, it’s time to talk about the next big idea in creating music: MELODY! What is Melody? Merriam-Webster defines melody as “a sweet or agreeable succession or arrangement of sounds; a rhythmic succession of...
