When it comes to choosing extracurricular activities, there are a lot of different directions you can take. From little league to soccer to dance, your child may be interested in…

Both the ukulele and the guitar are great instruments that share a lot of similarities. However, if you're looking at a ukulele as a mini-guitar, you are wrong. While both…

Look beyond your standard major and minor scales. Modes are extremely powerful tools that are often looked over many musicians and songwriters. In fact, many don't even know what they…

The piano is the gateway instrument into the world of music for many students. Showing up in virtually every music style all over the world, this instrument is both powerful…

Still trying to think of the perfect gift for your child? Musical instruments and lessons are popular gifts for the holidays and for a good reason. Music lessons are the gift that…

Have you been singing a lot? Some people spend hours at the gym to keep their bodies in shape. The same goes for singers. Every day is spent practicing and…

One of the most common accessories for guitar, along with tuners, string winders, humidifiers, etc., is the capo. A capo is a device used on the neck of a stringed (typically…

We've all heard stories of famous musical prodigies, from Mozart to Stevie Wonder. Even if your child isn't performing with the Buffalo Philharmonic at age 11, your family is no…

When practicing music, your metronome should be your best friend. However, a lot of students feel weighed down by the incessant clicking noises. Students may feel like using a metronome…