Bold Music Library

Welcome to the Bold Music Library where you can learn music theory, how to practice, the latest and greatest equipment and technology, and more from our talented Bold Music instructors. We also post Bold Music news and local events here, feel free to explore! All articles in the Bold Music Library are organized by what you want to learn, a bunch of different disciplines, and skill levels.

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What is the Musical Alphabet?

  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 ...

The Latest In The Library

The Importance of Learning Your Scales

Not everyone is cut out to be the next Carlos Santana or Eddie Van Halen, but no matter ...

Special Announcement: Bold Partnership With Sam Ash

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Sam Ash Music! All Bold Music students who stop ...

Maintaining Your Guitar Part 2: Everyday Tips

Taking your instrument to get set up at least once a year is a great first step in ...

Maintaining Your Guitar Part 1: Where to Get Repairs in Charlotte

Guitars are surprisingly delicate instruments. Sure, many of us, including myself, can’t help but picture Pete Townshend and ...

A Practical Explanation of Dorian Mode, Part 2

Now that we’ve learned how to construct a Dorian scale in a way that should make practical sense, ...

A Practical Explanation of Dorian Mode, Part 1

Every serious guitarist inevitably comes across modes as they hone their improvisational chops. Unfortunately, modes often confuse and ...

Borrowing in Music, Part 2

In order to survive in the current musical culture where borrowing other artist’s ideas is a normal practice, ...

Borrowing In Music, Part 1

Every serious guitarist should go through a phase of listening to and learning from one of the all-time ...

Performance Update: Bold Back By Popular Demand

Several Bold Music students took the stage once again on October 12th to perform at the Davidson Farmers ...

Performance Update: Handy Cousins Rock Out

The normally quiet town of Davidson got a heavy dose of classic rock this past weekend when Chris ...

Jay Z’s ‘Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film

Jay Z's film about his six-hour performance of "Picasso Baby" at a New York art gallery made its ...

Nine Inch Nails Return to America for Lollapalooza

If Trent Reznor surprised fans when he announced recently that he had secretly been working on Nine Inch ...