Choosing to play an instrument is the beginning of a journey, and not just a musical one. The journey is exciting, and often filled with strife, struggle, and a lot of hard work. It forces you to take in new information and master new skills. But...

Wiggling, squirming, swaying, or dancing, when a favourite song comes on, little kids have got to move! It’s no great revelation that babies and toddlers love music – both moving to the beat, and making their own with whatever’s...

If you’re looking into piano lessons for either yourself or a child, one detail has undoubtedly already entered your brain: pianos are very big, and cannot be brought to lessons. Luckily, there is a solution! Electric keyboards, digital pianos, and...

Have you ever considered how often you play your instrument alone? For most students, especially at the beginning of their musical journey, the only human interaction they have is with their teacher. Recitals and other kinds of performances offer...

We’re going to take a slightly different path from usual this week. Rather than our usual exploration of the benefits of music, or tips and tricks for practicing and keeping your instrument safe, we’re going to discuss a recent Canadian-led study...

It may still be frosty outside for now, but it won’t last forever. Within a few short weeks we’ll start to see the weather warm, and before you know it, summer will be in full bloom! That means – even though I may not feel like summer –...

Well it’s that time of year again. Most of the leaves have fallen from the trees. You can see your breath late into most mornings. You make sure you and your loved ones are bundled up warm before heading out. Some places in the world have the...

Music is a vital element of every human society. As we’ve discussed over and over, music brings us together, helps us relax, and can even bring back both happy and melancholy memories in an instant. But more than that, music is a language everyone...

It was always only a matter of time before online music lessons became fashionable. And a global pandemic was the perfect reason to start exploring the idea for either yourself or your children. But, just because something has become fashionable or...

Have you ever been riding along in the car when an old song from your childhood came on? You probably remembered almost all of the lyrics, didn’t you? And it probably brought up some old memories from when the song was a favourite, too. We can make...