String Combinations for Guitar: Exploring the Possibilities When it comes to guitar playing, understanding string combinations for guitar can be an eye-opening way to think about chords, scales, and intervals. With six strings on the guitar, there are a total of 63 possible string combinations. This number comes from counting each individual string, every possible […]
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Scale Chord Calculator
Scale Chord Calculator Scale Chord Calculator Root Note: C MajorC# MajorD MajorEb MajorE MajorF MajorF# MajorG MajorAb MajorA MajorBb MajorB Major Calculate Chords Exploring the Scale Chord Calculator: Understanding Diatonic, Secondary Dominants, and Borrowed Chords In the world of music theory, scales and chords form the backbone of composition and improvisation. For musicians—whether you’re a […]
Teacher Feature – Melody Balos
Voice Lessons in Grosse Pointe “Melody Balos is a dedicated and passionate jazz vocalist and educator with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Wayne State University. With extensive experience as a performer, she has captivated audiences with her diverse repertoire of jazz standards and contemporary music. Melody also excels in teaching, providing private […]
Music Together 2024
Music Together 2024 provides a great opportunity to learn more about music. Join us for the Triangle Song Collection this Spring! “This spring we’ll sing, dance, and “Skip to My Lou,” engage in a little dramatic play with “Meow!” and create jazzy rounds with “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home,” just to name a few of the […]
Practice
Practicing, in my opinion, is really more of an art than a science; however, it is necessary for the musical development of all musicians. If you ask ten accomplished musicians what their practice routine is, chances are they would all have different answers for you. Whether it be different lengths of time, different intervals of […]
Understanding Reeds for Clarinets and Saxophones
For saxophonists and clarinets, the reed is actually one of the most important parts of the instrument, not because its effect on the player or the sound overall but because the clarinet and saxophone would not make a sound (or at least not a proper sound) without it. There are many companies that make reeds […]
Woodwind Tone
Tone/sound can be and often is a lifelong search for most if not all instrumentalists. Tone is influenced by how and what we practice, what “gear” we have, and often who and what we listen to. I find, it is also informed by our lives and experiences. So the question must be asked, what leads […]
Piano Pals Group Piano
🎹 Discover the Magic of Music with Piano Pals! 🎵 Piano Pals – Group ages 4-7 Are you or your child eager to embark on a musical journey and explore the enchanting world of piano playing? Look no further than Grosse Pointe Music Academy’s upcoming group piano class, “Piano Pals”! 🗓 Class Starts on October […]
Music Together Spring Semester 2023
Get ready for a musical adventure like no other! The Hummingbirds Music Together Spring Semester 2023 is almost here and we can’t wait to share our love of music with you and your little ones. Our winter semester was a smashing success and sold out in record time, so don’t wait to secure your spot […]
Guitar Lessons for Adults
Guitar lessons for adults are a great way to learn a new skill, express creativity, and bring joy to your life. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills, guitar is an ideal instrument for adults for many reasons. Firstly, guitar is a portable instrument, making it easy to take with you wherever […]
Music Studio Lessons
Music Studio Lessons Learning how to produce music is a difficult endeavor for any musician. People often take the final product of their favorite songs for granted because it’s easy to forget (or not realize) how much time and effort goes into making these tracks sound the way they do. From EQ and balance to […]
Sports or Music Lessons
Sports or Music lessons Deciding between sports or music lessons can be a difficult decision for students who are busy with school. It’s important to try out different interests to see what’s a good fit. Sports are a great way to stay healthy and learn teamwork while music is a more creative outlet. While they […]
Learn to Play Classical Guitar
Do you want to learn to play the classical guitar? Maybe you are an experienced musician and want to learn a new instrument, or maybe you have been playing guitar for a while and are looking for a new challenge to take you to the next level. Learning to play the classical guitar is a […]
Music Lesson Gift Cards
Give Music Lesson Gift Cards to your family and friends this Holiday Season! Music Lessons are the gift of education that will last through the years. Music Lesson Gift Cards Available for: Guitar Lessons, Vocal Lessons, Piano Lessons, Drum Lessons, Ukulele Lessons, Violin Lessons, Cello Lessons, Bass Lessons, Clarinet Lessons, Saxophone Lessons and Trumpet Lessons. […]
Can Anyone Learn to Sing?
The Voice: Can Anyone Learn to Sing? Do you sing along with the radio? Sing along to a Broadway musical? Sing in a school or church choir? If so, then singing lessons may be right up your alley! Singing is just one branch of the tree that creates all the music in the world. Taking […]
Music Lessons in Plymouth MI
Music Lessons in Plymouth MI Students looking for music lessons in Plymouth MI Should Look no further than The Canton Music Academy! The Canton Music Academy is located at 5880 N. Canton Center Rd in Suite 425. We offer private lesson programs for the following instruments: Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Piano Keyboard Ukulele […]
DJ Course in Detroit
DJ Course in Detroit This course is designed to teach students the basics of DJing and to explore the world of music through dance and expression. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, this course will provide you with the necessary tools to create quality mixes that reflect your unique style. We’ll cover the history […]
Why Music Together?
Defining our “Why” Welcome back to another terrific Music Together semester, families! This fall we will explore the Bongos collection, which includes many well-loved favorites (think “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain), fascinating “mouth music” from the Irish culture, and beautiful songs for layering harmonies like “Canoe Song”. How many of you sang “My paddle’s […]
How to Listen like a Songwriter
How to Listen like a Songwriter NicholasTozier.com When’s the last time you sat and listened wholeheartedly to a piece of music? The first thing to do as a listener is to stop whatever else you are doing. Find a comfortable place to sit. Choose a song — any new or old favorite is fine. Settle […]
How to make your kids smarter
How to make your kids smarter by Time.Com 1) Music Lessons Plain and simple: research show music lessons make kids smarter: Compared with children in the control groups, children in the music groups exhibited greater increases in full-scale IQ. The effect was relatively small, but it generalized across IQ subtests, index scores, and a standardized […]