As if you needed more reasons to learn an instrument, this article will explore some of science’s discoveries on the subject of the benefits of music lessons. This topic is also significant as more and more arts programs are cut in schools around the United States due to economic restrictions. The benefits of music education underscore the importance of keeping these programs in school curricula.
Sweaty palms. Irregular breathing. Memory lapses. Feelings of fear and dread. What’s happening—marching to the gallows? Facing a firing squad? Bungee jumping?
No, you may be about to perform some music in front of an audience. You’ve practiced for weeks (or months, or more) and you may have even done it all before. You’ve got some talent and you’re in perfectly good health, as far as you know. So why the fuss?
So you are thinking about attending college and perhaps majoring in music? There are many wonderful programs out there at both public universities and private conservatories.
Here is a side-by-side comparison to help dispel the differences between the two in order for you to gain a sense of which higher education option is the best fit for you.
Music is no easy profession. While many have the belief that you do not need to formally study music, I'd like to share some of the benefits of having a degree in music, including where your studies may lead you and what doors may open upon completing a bachelors or masters degree in music.
There are many distinct types of scales in music and most beginner guitar players are not really able to play more than one or two; so today we will be talking about how to transform one basic minor scale into three different ones in just a couple of steps.
Children as young as three years old can begin to start singing in a healthy way. The key to healthy singing starts with warming up the voice. By practicing healthy vocal technique right from the very beginning, your child will learn about about proper vocal health.
Take a look at this video that demonstrates some beginning warmups that a young singer can try at home:
Lessonface is moving offices today, so if you are trying to reach us we may take an extra 15 minutes to get back to you. We should be all set up by the end of day and fully back online in our normal hours by tomorrow, Tuesday August 18th. We're just moving across town, and will still be in Brooklyn.
If you find you need assistance, emailing [email protected] will probably yield the quickest results.
If you are starting to compose your own songs, enjoy jamming with friends, or just got hired to play in your first band - Being able to create guitar leads is definitely a must!
But how can we do that?
Although it s always a good idea (and FUN) to noodle around a scale until we find something cool, it is also important to be able to come up with something good on the spot!
If you have ideas about online music lessons and ways you think Lessonface could be improved, we would love to hear from you. Send us your suggestions here.
We have some really cool updates in the works for Lessonface that we will be rolling out this month and throughout the fall so this is a really good time to potentially have your input be put into effect with a quickness.
I first came up with my concept for Fretboard Harmony when I was asked to teach a course by that name for the Berklee Guitar Sessions Program. I agreed to teach the course, and then realized I had no idea what that meant: How was fretboard harmony different than regular harmony? I thought about this, and decided to examine how harmony presents itself on the guitar.
