Tuned In: How To Choose The Best Music Instructor For Your Child

Posted on 14 June 2022

When it comes to music instruction for a child, many parents think about finding a teacher who has the best academic credentials in music instruction or who has the most experience. However, while experience and credentials matter, the best music instructor for your child is one who will interact well with your child and who will be sensitive to your child's unique learning style and skill level. The right teacher will be tuned into your child's needs and will make your child feel confident when learning. [Read More]

How Hip-Hop Gospel Music May Help Troubled Youths

Posted on 28 April 2022

Troubled youths may experience many struggles that impact their lives, such as various behavioral problems and identity issues. Handling these problems can be very challenging at any level, particularly if they experience spiritual or religious concerns. Thankfully, hip-hop gospel music can help these young ones find their way and become happy again. Ways Hip-Hop Gospel Music Can Help Troubled Children Gospel music has been a useful tool for helping people better understand themselves and their lives through soulful music and beautiful lyrics. [Read More]

3 Reasons to Hire a Music Producer to Work On Your Album

Posted on 24 February 2022

Even if you have home studio equipment, you might want some extra help before you release your music. If you want to put together an album, then you can team up with a record producer. What are the benefits of getting extra help at this stage of your music career? 1. Access Technical Expertise While you can produce songs yourself with basic equipment, you bring something extra to the mix if you take your tracks into a studio and work with an experienced producer. [Read More]

Learning To Play The Piano

Posted on 20 December 2021

For many people, learning to play a musical instrument may be a lifelong dream. For those that are wanting to learn to play the piano, there are some basic strategies that can significantly improve the ability to learn the complex skills to play songs on the piano. Enroll In Professional Piano Lessons If you are to effectively play the piano, you will need to have the correct technique. Unfortunately, it can be extremely difficult for individuals to teach themselves the proper technique and posture, which can significantly impede their ability to effectively play. [Read More]

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Fighting Depression: Music as Therapy

During a rough period in my life, my doctor diagnosed me with depression. Along with taking an anti-depressant, I took the advice of a good friend and made some lifestyle changes. Along with eating better and getting more exercise, I also started listening to music more often. I didn't limit myself to one genre. Depending on how I felt, I would listen to everything from folk to rock to hip-hop. There was even a little classical and some jazz thrown in for good measure. Little by little, the music helped me move outside my depression and capture a few moments of truly enjoying myself. Did music cure my depression? No, but it certainly helped. If you are going through a rough time and feel that you are facing more than a case of the blues, let's talk. What worked for me could work for you too.

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