Why Music Lessons Aren’t Just for Kids
A lot of people think music lessons are something you do as a kid—but that’s starting to change. More adults are picking up instruments, taking lessons, and getting back into…
How Long Does It Actually Take to Learn an Instrument?
One of the most common questions beginners ask when starting music lessons is simple: how long does it take to learn an instrument? The honest answer is that it depends…
Why Performing Arts Education Builds Confidence Beyond the Stage
Performing arts training does more than teach music or movement. It builds confidence that carries into school, work, and everyday life. In Buffalo, students involved in structured arts programs often…
Why Music Education Is More Than Just Notes and Scales
Why Music Education Is More Than Just Notes and Scales Music lessons are often seen as extracurricular—but for many students, they become a foundation for confidence, discipline, and creativity that…
Which Music Lesson Is Right for Your Child?
Choosing a music lesson can be overwhelming, especially with multiple options available. At Performing Arts Music, we offer several lesson types, each with unique benefits. Here’s a guide to help…
Ray Ball
Ray Ball Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Bass Hello! I’m Ray. I was an ethnomusicology major. I specialize in playing a number of different instruments. I’m fluent on banjo, mandolin, guitar,…
Ashley Zielezinski
Ashley Zielezinski Voice, Flute, Beginner Piano, Musiking Ms. Ashley Zielezinski, a recent graduate from SUNY Fredonia in Music, holds a bachelors in Music Education with a focus on voice. Her…
Cody Taylor
Cody Taylor Voice, Beginner Piano, Trumpet, French Horn, Musiking Cody Taylor, tenor, has been involved in music all his life, singing for almost 30 years and playing instruments since he…
Why Voice Lessons Are One of the Best Gifts You Can Give Your Child
At Performing Arts Music in Depew, we believe that every child has a unique voice worth discovering. Whether your child sings around the house, belts out their favorite Disney songs…
Discover the Timeless Charm of the Mandolin
Have you ever heard the bright, cheerful sound of a mandolin and wondered about the instrument behind it? The mandolin is a small but mighty member of the string family,…