Today’s musicians play a massive variety of instruments. Some are new and rely on the most cutting edge technology. But most of the common musical instruments used in today’s world are at least a few centuries old. The violin was...

The world of music is full of wonderful instruments. You already know there’s the guitar and bass, trumpets and brass, strings like the violin, the woodwinds, etc. But the world of music is much wider and more interesting than just the common...

Spring is in full bloom, and summer’s just around the corner! That likely means your little ones will be spending more time outside. Or, at least, you’d prefer them to spend more time outdoors. If that sounds like you, you’re in...

Did you know that music and dance can be effective treatments for those suffering from a range of movement disorders? Specifically, rhythm has been shown to improve speed, gait, and balance. Rhythm also reduces the number of falls experienced by...

Joining a sports team is a valuable experience for countless children. As a team member, they learn many lessons that will help them in the future, like teamwork and confidence. But not all children take to sports easily, and many actively dislike...

Pianos have been around for a long time. And for all those centuries, piano tuning has been as much of an art as piano playing, and it has evolved right alongside the instrument itself. The history of piano tuning provides and interesting peek into...

Over the last year or so, we’ve explored a few aspects of how technology and music have come together to drive progress and change forward. We’ve discussed analog vs digital recordings, backing tracks, AI in music lessons, and how...

The short answer as to why different instruments are in different keys is historical design constraints, ease of switching between instruments of different sizes, and simplifying sheet music for musicians. The long answer is a bit more interesting....

The term “tone deaf” is thrown around a lot and usually refers to someone who stumbles through a melody or misses a few notes. But contrary to popular belief, tone-deafness is an actual, medically diagnosable disorder known as...

Call them what you will: Musical stand-up comics, comedy-folk duos, novelty bands, or maybe just musical comedians. No matter your preferred title, mixing music and comedy is nothing new. Writing a joke and writing a song may seem like opposites,...