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What is the Musical Alphabet?
By Paulina Simone Quisol »
When diving into learning music theory, things can get overwhelming pretty quickly if we don’t have a definitive starting point. Let’s start with the basics. It is important to first have a firm understanding of the musical alphabet before jumping ahead to chords, scales, and especially before trying to ...
Practice & Theory
What is the Musical Alphabet?
When diving into learning music theory, things can get overwhelming pretty quickly if we don’t have a ...
Learning the Correct Hand Position for Piano
I believe that the most creative parts of ourselves can be expressed when we don’t feel confined ...
Reading Sheet Music for Piano (A Beginners Guide)
Introduction to Reading Sheet Music Getting the hang of reading sheet music is like unlocking a cool secret ...
Equipment & Technology
Exploring the Top Guitar Pedals for Every Musician’s Arsenal
WHAT IS A GUITAR PEDAL? A pedal is a small electronic device that is normally operated by ...
Soundproofing a Music Room in Your Home
If you are looking to take your music practice to the next level, consider soundproofing a room in ...
How to Tune A Drum Set in 3 Easy Steps
So, you’ve just bought new drum heads or you’re just tired of the same ole’ tone you’ve been ...
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How to Keep Your Voice Happy
A healthy voice is a happy voice! As a singer, the need to take proper care of your ...
3 Performance Prep Secrets Beginner Vocalists Miss
So - you’ve got a performance coming up! You may be feeling any number of emotions from nervousness ...
4 Things All Live Audiences Want (& How to Give It to Them)
One of the most wonderful things about music is that it is such a sharable medium. It can ...
5 Ways to Overcome Songwriter’s Block
I’m sure you know the feeling. You’ve been working on a song - trying to get something, anything ...
Playing Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning
As previously mentioned in the last blog, open tunings are the most commonly used tunings when playing slide ...
Slide Guitar: The Basics
What is Slide Guitar? The slide playing style in guitar has been prevalent in popular music since the ...
How To Play Well With Others
Every musician has a moment when they have had hours of practice under their belt and are starting ...
Songwriting for Beginners: Part 1 – Lyrics
*Disclaimer* This is my approach to songwriting, one that has brought me a lot of joy and a ...
Choosing Your First Recording Software
DAW may seem like a silly word, and it is. Go ahead, say it. DAW. Silly, right? It’s ...
What is TAB? (And How to Read It)
What is TAB? TAB, also known as Tablature, is a common way of notating music for fretted stringed ...
Woodwinds: Debunking the Myths of Playing High Notes
If you’re a woodwind player, you may find a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to how to ...
How to Develop a Practice Method
It’s easy to pick up an instrument. You’ve watched your favorite guitarist, vocalist, or band onstage and you ...
