by Chris Eck | Nov 11, 2017 | Band & Orchestra, Conservatory, Music Education
Every day we are surrounded by facts about the amazing life benefits of music education. A multitude of studies confirm that children experience extremely positive academic, emotional, and developmental boosts from engaging in musical activities. We embrace the fact...
by Aaron Hansen | Oct 9, 2017 | Band & Orchestra, Music Education
Everybody knows that musicians improve by practicing. But the question of how much time your kids should spend practicing isn’t as simple as “the more, the better.” Finding the Sweet Spot The right practice routine is one that ensures enough progress to keep kids...
by Aaron Hansen | Jul 2, 2017 | Band & Orchestra
Congratulations on choosing to play percussion! Percussionists play some of the most dynamic and exciting pieces of a musical performance. Percussion instruments range from enormous bass drums to tiny finger cymbals, but the three most common percussion instruments in...
by Aaron Hansen | Jul 2, 2017 | Band & Orchestra
Congratulations on choosing to play the clarinet. Whether you are new to playing music in general, new to the clarinet, or a parent of a music student, you will want to know these basics soon after receiving your instrument. Parts of the Clarinet Click the image to...
by Aaron Hansen | Jul 2, 2017 | Band & Orchestra
Congratulations on choosing the flute! Flutes and variations of flutes have been played not only all over the world, but all throughout history. Archeologists have even found flutes made from bone and played by cavemen! As a music student, or a parent of a music...
by Aaron Hansen | Jul 2, 2017 | Band & Orchestra
Congratulations on choosing to play the oboe. The oboe is both a challenging and rewarding instrument to learn. Whether you are new to playing music, new to the oboe, or a parent of a music student, you will want to know these basics soon after receiving your...
