Can You Learn the Violin Without Taking Lessons?
Are you thinking about teaching yourself the violin? And if you do try and teach yourself, will it hold back your development? We discuss these issues below. If you would like to learn more about our violin lessons in Brooklyn with a professional, please get in touch!...
Why Is It Important To Memorize Music?
We all know the importance of reading music, playing with correct hand position and posture, identifying key and time signatures, and engaging with other aspects of music, but is memorization important? We’ll discuss the value of memorizing your music, performing it...
Guide To Middle C, Landmark, Intervallic, and Other Piano Methods
Beginner pianists may or may not be familiar with piano methods - this is generally your teacher’s area of expertise. But if you are teaching yourself, or if you are studying the art of teaching piano, this guide is for you. At the very least, researching this...
What is the Best Guitar For Children?
Adult-sized guitars have long posed a challenge for children who wanted to play the instrument. Even adult students often feel a strain as they first wrap their hands around the neck of the guitar to reach over all six strings. So, you should buy your child a...
What Instrument is the Easiest For a Child to Learn?
Many parents choose to enroll their children in music, and there are numerous benefits in doing so. But in addition to choosing whether or not to invest in music lessons, you have to pick an instrument. Which one should you choose? Piano and violin are popular choices...
Is 40 Too Old To Learn an Instrument?
Many of our students join us after deciding to finally check music off their bucket list. They’ve always wanted to learn music, and just now feel like they have some time - perhaps the kids are going to college, or maybe they’ve reached a point in their career where...
What’s The Best Instrument For an Adult Beginner To Learn?
Are you an adult thinking about learning a musical instrument? You don’t need as much time as you’d think to gain competence in music, and depending on the instrument you choose, you could be playing songs or pieces within a few months. The most important thing to...
Is It Better To Learn Piano Aurally or Visually?
Everyone learns a little bit differently - some people like to read books, some people enjoy lectures or videos, and others prefer to learn simply by doing things. Whatever your learning style may be, you can learn how to play the piano. But how exactly do you play to...
Pianos vs. Keyboards
Our piano students learn on real pianos, not keyboards. Did you know that not all neighborhood schools can say this? If you are deciding on a music school or weighing your options between purchasing a piano versus a keyboard, you'll want to read this article. Our...