The great thing about being a new Scottsdale Music Academy student is that you get to practice your passion every day! You might meet with us only once or twice a week, but on your own time, you can get as much practice in at home, the garage, the basement or elsewhere! If you’re taking …
Schools are back in session! In the next few weeks here in Scottsdale, Arizona, kids are returning to classes in elementary, middle and high schools. And with that change in schedule, parents are looking for new after-school activities for their kids. Maybe it’s time for music lessons! Learning how to play guitar, bass, drums, and …
Learn The Pentatonic Scale Think back to when you first got your learner’s permit. It was new and exciting, but let’s face it…as much fun as it was to sit in that all important seat, you couldn’t wait to shed your beginner status and graduate to the real thing: an official card-carrying, solo driver. The …
Parents want to help their children and teens improve their overall development. Music is a terrific way for our kids to express their creative abilities, and it can also help in stimulating higher levels of language, hearing and rhythm capabilities. Taking music lessons in Scottsdale is one of those beneficial ways. Studies have shown that …
Singing is one of the most natural ways to express oneself in music. People sing in the shower, in their bedrooms, and over their favorite music videos through new apps like musical.ly. Peolpe who want to become great singers should put in proper practice and training on their voices, and strengthen their ability to sing …
If you think that learning to play a musical instrument is just for the young, think again. Contrary to what many adults believe, music has no age limit. If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of learning to play an instrument and want to upgrade from Rock Band to the real thing, now’s the time …
No matter how much you love playing music, you’ll inevitably run into the problem that all musicians face at one point or another: the age old dilemma of figuring out how to make practicing music fun and prevent it from feeling like a chore. Regardless of what your music goals are, you’ll certainly need practice, …
When it’s time to move a child or teen into learning a musical instrument, parents are often caught off-guard, especially if they know little about music playing. Where do you start with a music lesson business? Do you ask about instruments available? Time and location of lessons? Cost? Instructor backgrounds? In fact, those are EXACTLY …
Do you have a youngster or teen in your house always right in time with the rhythm of songs? You know who we’re talking about – that boy or girl who’s beating out a rhythm on their tops of thighs with their hands. Their sense of rhythm is remarkable, and that’s when you realize that …
No matter how many guitar lessons you’ve taken or how many practice hours you’ve logged, nothing is as critical to a guitarist’s sound and overall performance as a properly tuned guitar. An out-of-tune guitar can make even the world’s most talented guitar player sound like an amateur — or worst yet — make him sound …
