When a creative task needs to be done, whether it involves language, music or visual arts, atmospheric music can work wonders. Researchers have seen that a moderate noise level is best, but a slight volume bump can make it very difficult to concentrate. Overwhelming basses and insufferable synths are much more distracting and will do...
How many times have you heard someone say, “I wish I had learned to play a musical instrument as a child.”? You might have even said this yourself! But just because you weren’t able to play it when you were young, it doesn’t mean it’s too late. Not only are adult music lessons very rewarding,...
While music is thought of as one of the most triumphant creations in human history, does music itself help someone to create? This is a question that has been asked increasingly often, ever since music has become a staple in the modern office space. With so many hours spent at the workplace and so much...
As a small music school, we love the flexibility we have to customize lessons to our students’ needs. Where a larger organization isn’t able to adapt and make changes as easily, we thrive by listening to what our students need. During our 2016 ‘Spring Cleaning’, our staff has made some determinations about improvements we can...
When it comes to music at work that helps boost productivity, choosing genres that you already like is usually given preference. But when you’ve been feeling like your choices have been distracting you or if you can’t decide what styles to listen to due to a wide range of taste, take a look at these...
It’s easy to disregard music classes as a frivolous expense once we reach adulthood. Many young professionals might also be intimidated at the thought of branching out into a new field, but more end up looking for excuses not to sign up for a group music class. However, many scientific studies have shown that taking...
Many musicians who work a day job feel like there’s not enough time in the day for both a full-time job and regular gigs. Balancing these two sides can be very complicated, especially when you want to dedicate a major part of your day to your music. You might even wonder, “Is it even possible...
Whether you’re a beginner to the music world or an experienced artist, it can be challenging to look for careers involving music. What many professionals don’t know is that not all music jobs necessarily involve the music industry itself. Sometimes you don’t even need significant musical ability or talent to succeed in music. Here are...
Many musicians of all skill levels talk about a common complaint: there just isn’t enough time in their day for music practice! However, reciting a laundry list of reasons why they weren’t able to practice doesn’t do anyone any good. You might be surprised to find out how easy it is to actually carve out...
Wow! The best part of our recitals is seeing students reach new heights. Isn’t it amazing what you can do? Keep up the hard work, students– there’s no limit to what you can achieve with a little determination… and we love seeing you succeed! Our showcases feature students of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of...
