We would like to inform all students and their families that the Grosse Pointe Music Academy, including all of our locations, will be closed from February 20 through February 25, 2023. This is a scheduled break that we take annually as a school. Important Details: The closure will take place from February 20 through February […]
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Drum Lessons in Canton MI
Drum Lessons in Canton MI The Benefits of Learning to Play Drums Drums are one of the most popular instruments around, and for good reason. They are incredibly versatile and can be found in nearly every genre of music. Canton Music Academy offers drum lessons in 30 minute, 45 minute, and 60 minute weekly sessions, […]
Piano and Voice Lessons in Canton MI
Canton Music Academy is proud to feature Ms. Kara Halleck, a highly experienced music instructor with 17 years of experience in teaching piano and voice lessons to students of all ages. Ms. Kara holds a degree in classical voice performance and a secondary degree in piano pedagogy, making her well-equipped to help students of all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guitar Lessons in Canton MI Andrew Dyl
For the past two years, Andrew Dyl has been an integral part of Canton Music Academy’s team, bringing his love for hard rock, blues, and heavy metal to his students through personalized guitar lessons. With 17 years of playing experience, Andrew’s philosophy is centered around the belief that music is a universal language, and that […]
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Flash Mob Delights Canton Ikea Shoppers
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra recently arranged a flash mob at Ikea to promote its new Neighborhood Concert series in Canton. Videos of orchestra flash mobs have been taking the internet by storm, but recently Canton Ikea shoppers witnessed it with their own two eyes and ears. Patch.com Posted by Nicole Krawcke Detroit Symphony […]
Fabulous Fifties performed by Michigan Philharmonic February 15th at Village Theater
Fabulous Fifties Saturday, February 15th, 2014, 7:30 pm The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, Canton Performed by Michigan Philharmonic Geff Phillips and Kylee Phillips, guest vocalists From Saddle shoes to poodle skirts, soda fountains and the jukebox, come celebrate the 1950’s American style with music from crooners Nat King Cole, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra […]
Simply Diamond: Neil Diamond Tribute Band
Simply Diamond: Neil Diamond Tribute Band Live at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill 50400 Cherry Hill Rd. Canton, MI 48187 Partnership for the Arts Date & Times 1/18/2014 2:00:00 PM Celebrate the music of Neil Diamond with Simply Diamond-a tribute band, who will have you thinking that you’re seeing the original artist in the […]
Music Together November 2013
Music Together November 2013 The Holidays are ALMOST here! It is always hard to believe how fast Fall goes and how quickly we go from enjoying the leaves turning colors to the busy winter holiday season. Your Hummingbirds Music Together friends are gearing up for an exciting and busy time with multiple events and we […]
Summer Music Camp near Plymouth Canton Schools
GP Music Academy in Canton is offering two weeks of Summer Music Camp in 2013, July 29th-August 2nd and August 5th-9th. We are less than five miles from the Plymouth Canton Schools. Our music camps are perfect for beginners and intermediate players aged 9-17 years on guitar, bass guitar, piano, and drums. Singers […]
How to choose the right guitar for beginners
Guitar Lessons in Plymouth Mi Call us at 734-418-0640 10 things to know and ask about guitars and guitar lessons: 1. What type of guitar do I want to play? – Electric, Acoustic, Classical, Bass Guitar. The best was to answer this is to ask yourself which one are you most passionate about. If you […]
Is this the year you take Piano Lessons?
Are you looking for something fun and interesting to do this summer? TAKE PIANO LESSONS! Summer often sparks many ideas for outdoor activities but you can’t stay outside in the sun all day. Piano lessons are enjoyed and valued by students of basically all age groups. We welcome beginner students as well as piano players […]
How do you play guitar? 10 awesome guitar videos to show you!
How do you play guitar? First, you need to own one and then you need to start listening to as much guitar music as possible. Those are the basics, but that question is best answered through many lessons, workshops, and practice sessions. The guitar is an instrument capable of unlimited expression. In the following videos, you’ll […]
Music Lessons in Canton
Thinking about music lessons in the New Year? If you have the desire to play music then why not make this your New Year’s resolution? Take music lessons in Canton, MI at GP Music Academy. We have instructors with University training in music to assist you on your musical quest. Studying privately with a qualified […]
Learn Bass Guitar
If you want to learn bass guitar, it may be wise to familiarize yourself with some of the humor that surrounds bass players and the playing of bass in general. Much of this humor is derived from the relative simplicity of the bass lines played by rock musicians. I believe that all instruments have technical […]
Who says cello players don’t rock?
I’ve always thought it was cool seeing orchestral instruments play rock and pop songs. Check out this cello player performing Rock You Like a Hurricane by The Scorpions. From an article on August 6 2009: The 15 Greatest Cello Performances in Popular Music The Cello is the second largest and deepest string instrument on the […]
Free Sheet Music on new Guitar Ensemble Site
I received an email today from a High School Music teacher who recently launched a new website called www.writtenforguitar.com. George Wanat has been teaching in a New York City public High School for the last 10 years. His new website and musical arrangements available on the site are his response to the “unsatisfying guitar music […]
Band/Ensemble Classes
This year at Grosse Pointe Music Academy we will offer a variety of Band/Ensemble classes for students of all ages and instruments. We now offer Rock Band, Jazz Band, String Quartet, Guitar Ensemble and Adult Rock/Blues Jam group. Band/Ensemble classes help students learn the skills necessary for playing and performing with other musicians. We help […]
Music Together Spring Session
Current Music Together Semester Parents, welcome back to our Music Together Spring Session semester at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy. We at Music Together of Grosse Pointe are so excited to share our new songs from the Triangle collection with you and your child. Whether you have experienced our classes before, or are new to […]