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Rhythm Notation: Learning to Read Basic Rhythms

Something I find myself telling my students over and over again is that before anything else, they’re rhythm players. I […]

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5 Reasons Why You Should Take Summer Music Lessons

If you’re looking for a good time to start taking music lessons, there’s no better time than during the hot […]

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Play By Ear: A Quick Guide for Beginning Musicians

We generally group musicians into two categories: those who can read music, and those who play by ear. Like many […]

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5 Fun Ukulele Songs With Easy Chords

Whether you’re completely new to music or have years of experience playing and performing under your belt, the ukulele is […]

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Keyboard Vs. Piano: What Exactly is the Difference?

Music is like many things life in the way that people aren’t always accurate when they describe its concepts and […]

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Accidentals In Music: What They Are and How They Work

The word “accidentals” is sort of a misnomer within the world of music. When most people think about accidents, they […]

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Beginner Guitar Solos: Getting Started with Improvisation

There’s no greater feeling than going to a music store to pick out your first guitar, going home, and holding […]

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Ear Training for Musicians: A How To Guide

Music is rare in the fact that it’s one of the most powerful things in the world even though it’s […]

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Piano Fingering Exercises: Scales, Chords, and More

The piano is an instrument capable of producing an impressive variety functions within music. Musicians use the piano’s keyboard to […]

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5 Guitar Classics to Learn Today

Music made using electric, acoustic, and classical guitars has influenced popular culture in vast and profound ways. The world’s cultural […]

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