Bass Let’s look at reality here. Most people don’t know what a bass guitar is. While the esteemed six string acoustic and electric guitar is adored by millions the Bass guitar is often seen as secondary. The job of the bass guitar is not usually to be the lead or be standing out in front. […]
Music Tips
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]