To call yourself a true master of the ebony and ivory keys of a keyboard or piano, you must possess a certain set of skills. Top among that list of skills are things like the ability to keep time, a basic understanding of music theory, and a knack for sight reading. But, one essential trait […]
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Knowing how to play your favorite song is one huge advantage of being a musician. But even if you’ve been taking drum, guitar, or keyboard lessons in Scottsdale for years, chances are you probably can’t play your favorite tune by listening alone (at least not right away and not without some practice). Luckily, there’s an
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Whether you’re a big time musician, a new convert or someone who’s been taking drum lessons in Phoenix for years, it’s inevitable that at one point or another in your musical journey you’ll find yourself in a musical rut. The truth is some days your heart just isn’t into it. On those days, every note
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Whether you’ve been taking guitar lessons in Phoenix for years, singing in secret in Scottsdale or getting your grunge on in a garage band in Glendale, you’ve likely endured your fair share of scorching Arizona summers…but if you thought that was hot, know that nothing will make you sweat more than your first live performance.
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Question: What’s more difficult for a beginning keyboard player to fix than keys that stick? Answer: A bad habit…because it sticks forever! All joking aside, bad habits practiced by beginning keyboard players can have a lifelong impact on their performance as a musician, often prohibiting them from reaching their true musical potential. To prevent another
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