Wait! The title to this post is all wrong. That is the absolute worst thing that you could do to a beginning guitarist! If you subscribe to this philosophy you may as well buy clothes that are too big for them so that they can grow into them. Don’t let an ignorant sales person at […]
Guitar Lessons
Should I take music lessons as an adult?
We get the many of the same questions from adults wanting to learn music all the time… Is your music academy only for children? Am I too old to learn to play guitar? Is 65 too old to learn piano? I’ve always wanted to play the violin, can I still learn? The answer is no […]
Group Lessons or Private Lessons???
Group music instruction is typically for beginners looking to learn the basic fundamentals of their musical instrument before committing to a more disciplined format of private lessons. Obviously, students will always get more attention in a one-on-one teacher student setting but group lessons function very well for people new to their instrument. Currently Grosse Pointe […]
The Value and Quality of Arts Education: A Statement of Principles
“Every student in the nation should have an education in the arts.” This is the opening statement of “The Value and Quality of Arts Education: A Statement of Principles,” a document from the nation’s ten most important educational organizations, including the American Association of School Administrators, the National Education Association, the National Parent Teacher Association, […]
Am I too old to learn Guitar?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Private Guitar Lessons Near Me
If you’re in search of private music lessons for guitar, look no further than Grosse Pointe Music Academy. Our academy provides private guitar lessons to students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Our guitar teaching staff is highly skilled and offers instruction in a diverse range of musical genres, including rock, jazz, […]
Grosse Pointe Music Academy offers Guitar Camp in the Upper Peninsula!
Grosse Pointe Music Academy has announced that they are taking their Guitar Camp on the road to the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, specifically to the charming city of Sault Ste. Marie. This is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians aged 8-16 to experience a week-long intensive in guitar playing while enjoying the breathtaking scenery […]