Sing Better Instantly~Wouldn’t it be nice to have a magic wand that could instantly give you the vocals of Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? Well, we’re sorry to say, no such wand exists! (And if it did, it would obviously be sold out.) But, have no fear. There are certain tips and tricks that can help

Announcing SMA’s Live Music Showcase in Phoenix What’s better than getting your grub on, enjoying live music by talented artists, and supporting your local Phoenix community all at the same time? Turns out, not much — except, of course, if part of that is free…which it is! Scottsdale Music Academy is pumped to announce our

Bass Guitar Effects Pedals To Take Your Sound To Epic Levels  Trying to pick out the best or most important bass guitar effects pedal is a little bit like trying to name the best musician of all time. There is no clear cut winner; instead, there are several, equally epic, top contenders. The same is

The Best Drum Websites for Drum News, Tips and Expert Advice For drum lovers, there are few things in life as exciting as being behind a drum set, hearing the thump, thump of a kick pedal in action and grasping a set of smooth drum sticks in your hands. It should be no surprise then

A Rewards Program Like No Other All music fans know that learning how to play an instrument or being able to confidently call yourself a musician is full of intangible rewards, but Scottsdale Music Academy is making the process even sweeter by offering our students a chance to earn real rewards through our new rewards

For hikers, it’s all about the view; for bungee jumpers, it’s the rush; and for guitar players, it’s sound above all else. So what’s needed for a guitar player to reach that next level, sought after sound? Well, apart from frequent guitar lessons in Scottsdale, regular guitar care and maintenance, and proper guitar strings, there’s

Songwriting Workshop: Learn How to Write a Song in 4 Weeks Have you ever heard a song on the radio and thought: I could come up with something better than that…I just need to know how to write a song. Well, now you’re in luck! Scottsdale Music Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of

Introducing Student Style — A Free Weekly Music Lesson Move over, Oprah. There’s a new gift-giving fairy in town! As if our customized and captivating music lessons in Scottsdale, which include everything from bass to drums to vocals (just to name a few) aren’t amazing all on their own, here’s yet another reason for you

Drum Kit Setup: Is a Standard Layout Right For You? In a previous blog post, we discussed what rules to follow when buying your first drum set, but when it comes to basic drum kit setup, there really are no concrete rules. How you choose to set up your drum kit is entirely up to

In between all of the guitar lessons, practice sessions and time spent browsing online sheet music, some guitarists may forget to care for their guitar, or worse yet,