When it comes to learning an instrument, there are a lot of ups and downs. In fact, the path to being a musician is almost never a straight line; rather, it’s a curvy, windy road filled with lots of successes and a few inevitable setbacks. While it would be nice to progress at lightning speed, …
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Whether you’re a musician who’s been taking music lessons for years, brand new to playing music, or even Lady Gaga herself, it’s inevitable that you’ll fall victim to a rut at some point or another. The sad truth is musical ruts happen to the best of us, and while they’re a major drag, they don’t …
If you’re looking for the fountain of youth, you probably won’t find it in a fancy car shop or in the beauty aisle of a drug store (contrary to all those TV commercials); but you might just find it on the radio, Spotify, or even at Scottsdale Music Academy. That’s right…there’s yet another reason to …
What’s the secret formula to singing? Surprisingly, there isn’t one! While there are certain best practices that all singers follow, true vocal chops like those of Beyonce or Adele take years of practice, vocal lessons, and hard work. However, there are several proven techniques that are guaranteed to enhance your singing almost instantly. Read on …
It’s a new year…that means time for a whole new set of goals! Here at Scottsdale Music Academy, we know a thing or two about what it takes to make a dream a reality. Once newbie musicians, we transformed ourselves into the seasoned, professional music instructors we are now through hard work, professional music lessons, …
The tree is up, the ornaments are hung, and there’s red and green everywhere you look. In other words, Christmas is right around the corner! While festive decor is a holiday must, no Christmas would be complete without music (and plenty of presents, of course)! It’s amazing how just a few notes of Christmas music …
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Keeping up with a regular practice routine and making the most out of your guitar lessons is perhaps one of the hardest parts about learning to play the guitar. Not only are the notes and chords new, but for most people, so is the idea of a set practice routine. Generally speaking, when it comes …
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Like it or not, no one is immune to stress! Everyone experiences it at some point or another…just like the flu. But unlike the flu, there isn’t a vaccine to protect you from it! There are, however, several coping mechanisms and outlets to help keep stress at bay–one of which is music. Music has long …
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Learning to play the piano is an exciting experience but it can also be an intimidating one. From notes to scales and proper piano fingering, there’s a lot for a new pianist to learn! With so much to keep up with and remember, it’s only inevitable that beginning piano students will make some mistakes along …
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There are some things you can learn solely online like how to cook the perfect pie or how to fix a broken toilet. Then there are other things, like learning how to play an instrument, where face-to-face interaction is a better bet. Although online music lessons are quite popular these days, they’re definitely not for …
