In the 40 years that I have been teaching all styles of guitar to every type of student, there have been a few questions that come up over and over, and seem to be the cause of great concern and anxiety for guitar students. High on the list is “Am I Too Old To Learn […]
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The Bass In Latin America Peruvian Grooves
BY MARLON BISHOP BORED OF PLAYING IN 4/4? NEVER mind modern jazz and its crazy meters. For a real mind-bending rhythm workout, aim your ears southward to suss the milieu of Afro-Peruvian grooves. “I studied jazz for a long time, and I could play in all sorts of meters—5/4, 9/8, 11/8,” says Joscha Oetz, an […]
Music and the Brain
Music’s interconnection with society can be seen throughout history. Every known culture on the earth has music. Music seems to be one of the basic actions of humans. However, early music was not handed down from generation to generation or recorded. Hence, there is no official record of “prehistoric” music. Even so, there is evidence […]
How to Raise Kids Who Love Music
We are all born possessing certain gifts and talents, and parents play a vital role in harnessing these gifts. Of course, not all children who love music will become prodigies, and as parents, we shouldn’t let this be our goal. Rather, if you have a child who seems to be interested in music, there are […]
Music moves brain to pay attention, Stanford study finds
By Mitzi Baker STANFORD, Calif. — Using brain images of people listening to short symphonies by an obscure 18th-century composer, a research team from the Stanford University School of Medicine has gained valuable insight into how the brain sorts out the chaotic world around it. The research team showed that music engages the areas of […]
5 Ways To Get The Most From Your Music Lessons
1. Starting at the right age Adults can start instruments at any time. Their success is based on how willing an adult is to commit to practicing. We teach many beginner students in their 50’s and 60’s. For Children, starting at the right age is a key element to the success of their lessons. Some […]
Music lessons provide a workout for the brain
Scans of the brains of child musicians before and after musical training have yielded compelling evidence that proficiency and skill relies on hard graft, not innate genius. Earlier studies have shown that adult musicians have different brains to adult non-musicians. But the latest results settle arguments about whether the brain differences were there from birth, […]
If I buy an instrument, can I tell how much it will be worth if I decide to sell it later?
Not really. Well known brands and models will often have relatively predictable selling prices. Naturally there are no guarantees but if you buy a used instrument from a reputable dealer, chances are it will be a welcome return to that dealer as a trade-in or consignment. Used instruments by makers who are unknown or […]
Guitar Repair
It is that time of the year again! The Summer is upon us, the school year is coming to an end, and the weather is becoming consistently warmer. Some Michiganders may be complaining of the rise in heat and humidity recently, and if your instruments could talk, they would be too. A guitar or any […]
Rock Band Classes
Grosse Pointe Music Academy: Rock Band Classes Do you want to learn how to play in a band? Grosse Pointe Music Academy offers rock band classes for students of all ages and skill levels. Our experienced instructors will teach you the basics of playing in a band, including how to read music, how to play […]
What I Learned about Teaching Music to Children From Teaching Adults
MusicalFossils.com What I’ve learned from my adult students is that the bruises they suffered in their education as children and young adults interfere with their learning to play the piano much more than any problems of an aging mind or body. What I’ve learned to do for my students who are children is to try […]
Grosse Pointe West Park Farmers Market
Kercheval, between Nottingham and Wayburn, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230 (313) 822-2812 Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, sauces, crafts. Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., May-Oct. The Farmers Market is an outdoor market where local farmers and producers come to sell their goods directly to consumers. This market features Michigan-grown produce, which is fresh and high-quality. In […]
Introducing Music Together
Music Together is a renowned program that focuses on providing music education to children in their early childhood years. It is available for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, first and second graders, as well as adults who have a fondness for them. The program was first introduced to the public in 1987 and has since been […]
Guitar Ensemble Classes
The Grosse Pointe Music Academy is now offering Guitar Ensemble classes for people of all ages, and they are very excited about it! The class will be taught by Levi Henson, who is a Jazz Studies major at Wayne State University in Detroit and also plays guitar for the Rhythm Society Orchestra. He has been […]
Drum Lesson by Allison Miller
Drum Lesson by Allison Miller Aspiring jazz drummers often forget to learn the melody and form of songs. Learning the melody of a tune will inevitably improve your time, phrasing, soloing and most importantly, listening skills. The following exercises are guaranteed to help you learn tunes while improving drumming skills as well. Any tune will […]
Peppino D’Agostino Guitar Lesson
Italy is a land of romance, known for fine food and wine, great painters, classical composers, and opera. It’s also the homeland of Peppino D’Agostino, an eclectic acoustic guitarist who moved to the United States in the early 1980s. D’Agostino now lives in California, but he continues to channel the spirit of his native land […]
Grosse Pointe Idol
America’s Hot Musician is also one of Grosse Pointe’s coolest guitar teachers. Robert (Bobby) McManus, 23, teaches guitar at Grosse Pointe Park’s Grosse Pointe Music Academy. He spends each day teaching kids from 5 to 51 how to read tablature, learn the correct fingering on the frets and how to strum with the ideal rhythm. […]
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Spring Recital Tonight!
Grosse Pointe Music Academy will have its 2011 Spring Recital tonight at the Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church. We kindly request that all guests bring non-perishable food items to help stock a local food bank in Detroit. Students from Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods, Detroit, St. Clair Shores, and Eastpointe who take private music lessons will perform […]
Janine Jansen Famous Quote
“The wrong note played with the right intention is much to be preferred to the right note played with no soul.”-Janine Jansen, classical Violinist Janine Jansen, the renowned Dutch violinist, has been praised for her virtuosic performances that are both passionate and alert. While Jansen is a classical star in Europe, she is not as […]
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Spring Recital
Grosse Pointe Music Academy’s Spring Recital is a much-awaited event for our students, families, and staff. This year, the event will take place on Friday, June 3rd, 2011, at the Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church. The recital will be held in two sessions, with the first starting at 7 pm and the second starting at 8 […]