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8 Useful Tips to Learn Music at Home

December 6th, 2019 by Ronald Ross

Learning music is easier than you think and can be learned at home without any tutors or expensive classes. We have been blessed with the internet when it comes to learning any skill including music and musical instruments.

The following tips will guide you on how to start learning music on your own.

1. Start with Music Theory Basics

To be able to master any new skill the first step must begin with its basics, the same goes for music learning. Music theory enables you to understand the structure and elements of music composition and allows you to communicate in music language. It's the foundation for your music learning and you must be thorough with it in order to make your learning process simpler and easier

2. Conduct Thorough Online Research... Read More »

Debunking Myths On Learning To Play An Instrument Later In Life

August 9th, 2019 by Cassidy Welling

Learning to play an instrument decreases THE RISK OF AGE-RELATED MENTAL DECLINE as well as hearing loss, according to a number of studies. In fact, many people into their 50's and 60's report positive changes on both their mental and physical states, as well as their overall well-being. There are many misconceptions about LEARNING TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, especially when it comes to adult education, but there are truthfully a number of reasons that prove it's never too late to learn.

The Brain Can Always Change

Perhaps one of the biggest myths surrounding the later learning of a musical instrument is the common belief that the brain is set in its ways after puberty. In fact, the BRAIN MAINTAINS ITS ABILITY... Read More »

Learning The Ukulele - A Stepping Stone to Reading Music

July 24th, 2019 by Cassidy Welling

Back in the 1980s and 1990s, British primary schools focused music teaching on singing, percussion and the one instrument that parents dreaded hearing - the descant recorder. They were cheap to buy and practically indestructible. Although the sound of London's Burning being played on a recorder was an acquired taste, the instrument helped with one thing - it could be used to teach children to read music. THE UKULELE GOES ONE STEP FURTHER than this - not only can it be played as a melodic instrument, but you can play chords too and even singalong. It's a very versatile instrument and easy to learn no matter what age you are.

The basic patterns of music

Learning the basic patterns of... Read More »

5 ways to create a great musical environment at home

December 14th, 2016 by Anna Michaelidou

Music plays a very significant part in a child's life and by creating a stimulating learning environment at home you will not only increase their engagement but provide them with a happier learning setting.

Children spend most of their time at home especially at a younger age and children learn by listening, copying and memorising. By creating a musical environment at home you are providing a great setting for your child's development.

Music has an extremely powerful influence on our emotions. Is it not true that when one of your favourite tunes starts playing on the radio your mood is instantly enlightened? This also applies to a song that can trigger a bad or sad memory and you just cannot bear to listen to it.

By sharing a musical environment at ho... Read More »