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December 13, 2022Music Education, Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

How Music and Culture Work Together

There’s no question that humans are hardwired for music. Researchers have discovered recently that part of our brain is dedicated to processing music. This supports the theory that music serves an essential function in our life. So, it’s now easier to understand how music and culture can come together. —Tuesday, December 13th Remember that music’s function is to ensure the group’s survival. You can almost think of music as a database for storing all of the following: This all represents […]

December 7, 2022Music Education interesting music article, music, music learning, musical explanations by admin

The Basics You Need to Make Better Music

Getting started with music theory can be intimidating at first. There’s so much out there that it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s a guide to learning music theory so you can easily grasp and apply the fundamentals to your music. —Wednesday, December 7th 1. Getting started with the basics of music The best place to start with music theory is the absolute basics: MelodyMelody is a linear sequence of notes the listener hears as a single entity. The […]

November 16, 2022Music Education, Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

Tips For a Better Performance

There is a lot of prep and work to nailing a performance, but you can do some simple things. Thanks to award-winning singer/songwriter and veteran voice teacher Mark Bosnian, we have a few tips for a better performance that can take you to the next level. —Wednesday, November 16th Know Your Song Always memorize the words and have 2 or 3 emotions you want to evoke when you sing. Trying to sing with emotion is hard when you don’t know which emotion(s) […]

November 10, 2022Music Education music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Myths About Music Lessons and Learning Music

No matter your age, experience level, or goals, learning music is a powerful way to enrich your life. However, this doesn’t keep misconceptions about music lessons from convincing some people they’re not worth the time and effort. If you’re on the fence, read up on the realities of taking music lessons. — Thursday, November 10th “I won’t have time to practice” It is one of the main reasons people don’t take music lessons. However, if you want to bring the […]

October 18, 2022Guitar Lessons, Music Education guitar, music, music education, musical explanations, playing guitar, playing music by admin

Should You Play Left-Handed or Right-Handed?

Guitars come in right-handed and left-handed varieties. But, most people, when they pick up a guitar, don’t immediately show a strong tendency for either right-handed or left-handed playing. That’s because playing the guitar is complex, and it is not clear which hand plays the dominant role until you’ve spent some time practicing. Today, we’ll review a few indicators to help you choose the right guitar (and hand) for you! — Tuesday, October 18th If you are right-hand dominant, it’s probably […]

October 6, 2022Music Education music, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Types of Instruments

How many types of instruments are there? There are five instrument families: strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and keyboards. Now let’s get into exactly what they are and which instruments are in each instrument family. — Wednesday, October 6th The five main types of instrument families: Strings Brass Woodwind Percussion Keyboards Strings Instruments under the “strings” category produce sound by employing a vibrating string or strings. The strings can be plucked, bowed, struck, or touched in other ways to make them […]

September 8, 2022Music Education, Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music article, musical explanations, songwriting by admin

How Songwriters Make Money

Whether or not they’re also artists, songwriters can make money in a few different ways: performance royalties, streaming royalties, and publishing deals. — Thursday, September 8th Performance Royalties Songwriters earn performance royalties whenever their song is played in a public setting, whether as a live performance or a recording. So a performance royalty is generated whenever a song is played: Live by you or another performer On TV or a video streaming platform (AKA sync licensing) Through the speakers at […]

August 26, 2022Music Education interesting music article, music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations by admin

Music for Brain Power

Like your muscles, your brain gets stronger as you exercise it. The process of changing the brain through our experiences is called neural plasticity—the capacity of the nervous system to modify itself in response to experience or deprivation. — Wednesday, August 26th Scientists measure neural plasticity with special brain-imaging techniques, like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or electroencephalogram (EEG), to find precisely how playing music changes our brain works. Research with these machines, as well as studying the brains of people […]

August 17, 2022Music Education interesting music article, music article, music education, musical explanations, playing music by admin

How Temperature Affect Musical Instruments

Musical instruments can be significantly affected by the climate, from minor tuning issues to potential long-term damage – and every instrument responds in its way. — Thursday, August 18th Temperature can affect the sound of an instrument in a variety of ways, which are different for each instrument. It also influences the abilities of a player. Cold Weather Generally speaking, cold weather has the tendency to be harder on your musical instrument compared to hot weather. In times when it is raining, […]

August 12, 2022Music Education music, music education, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Tips for Parents of Young Musicians

Getting your kids interested in music is not always easy. But, if you have a young musician at home, there are many things that you as a parent can do to contribute to that passion. Here, we go over a few tips that will help you guide your child into the wonderful world of music-making. — Friday, August 12th Choosing the right instrument First things first, you need to choose the right instrument! Ask your child what sounds they like […]

June 23, 2022Music Education interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Ways to Help You Master Rhythm

Rhythm is a vital aspect of learning music. But, often rhythm can be the hardest bit to learn! Students usually enjoy playing the chords, but it is the rhythm of the melody that most of them struggle with the most. More so, reading rhythm and feeling rhythm are two separate things.So, we’re going to look at four techniques you can start using today to improve your sense of rhythm and timing when you play music. — Tuesday, June 14th 1. […]

June 1, 2022Music Education, Music News interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, musical explanations by admin

Types of Music Licenses

Music licenses are the primary way artists can receive royalties for their music by giving legal permission to someone who’d like to use their work. There are six types of licenses that someone can use for various purposes; keep reading to find out more! — Wednesday, May 1st Here are the six primary forms of music licenses, along with how they’re used in a practical sense: Synchronization License (Sync License) This licensing method refers to music that will be used […]

May 10, 2022Music Education, Music Video how to play piano, learning piano, music, piano, piano songs by admin

Easy Pop Songs To Learn On Piano In 2022

The piano is a very popular instrument to learn, and its versatility allows for a range of music to be played, from classical to rock, for beginners and professionals alike. So, if you are looking to learn new songs or are just starting with your piano lessons, here’s a list of some easy-to-learn pop songs from across the decades! — Tuesday, May 10th 1. Yesterday – The Beatles 2. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley 3. Don’t […]

April 22, 2022Music Education down syndrome, interesting music article, music, music ad down syndrome, music article, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Breaking Down Boundaries with Music

Music therapy is a type of therapy that intertwines music with its therapeutic techniques. Music therapy is proven to help people with Down Syndrome to improve with social and communication skills, coordination skills, and learning skills. Today, we’ll share a bit more information on how music therapy enhances the life of people with special needs. — Tuesday, April 22nd Research supports evidence that shows that music therapy helps to benefit: • Social and Communication Skills Some of the ways it helps people […]

April 12, 2022Music Education music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, playing music by admin

The Six Stages of Learning a Song

You need to go through six crucial stages to learn a song truly. From learning lyrics to total ownership of the piece! Today, we’ll go over these six stages with you for easy understanding. — Tuesday, April 12th 1) Learning lyrics, melody, phrasing, and structure In other words, learning “when” and “what” to sing to get through the song from start to finish successfully. Even if one has to think about it. 2) Internalizing lyrics, melody, phrasing, and structure. Once one […]

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I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one!

I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one! I like how he gives me compliments.…

Julia, age 8

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Julia, age 8

I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one! I like how he gives me compliments. It’s really fun when Marcos does the bass clef with the left hand and I get to make up my own song that goes with it for a warm up. It’s fun because I get to make up my own songs. I love the sound of the piano!

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I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class

I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class. I also…

Mikey, age 12

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Mikey, age 12

I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class. I also love that he is compassionate and lets us progress at our own pace. Marcos knows EVERYTHING about instruments, and I’m glad he can share some of it with me. I’m glad that I get to learn how to read, write, and play music for the guitar. It is a lot of fun when Marcos and I play the guitar together!

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I highly recommend 123 Rock to anyone looking for a music teacher!

Both of my children love their music lessons with Marcos. They look forward to their music lessons each week and…

- Angie, parent

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- Angie, parent

Both of my children love their music lessons with Marcos. They look forward to their music lessons each week and come home eager to practice their new pieces. I especially love that he teaches them to compose their own pieces and inspires their musical creativity. Marcos is always positive and encouraging with my children, and he has a knack for bringing out their best. I highly recommend 123 Rock to anyone looking for a music teacher!

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123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

Marcos Moscat is a talented musician and instructor. His approach to teaching is kind and respectful. He encourages his students…

Nancy-Jean Pement, parent

2016-10-06T01:21:23-07:00

Nancy-Jean Pement, parent

Marcos Moscat is a talented musician and instructor. His approach to teaching is kind and respectful. He encourages his students to study music that appeals to them. By attending to the interests of each student, Marcos is a master at nurturing student engagement. Our son, Jackson, has been taking lessons for over two years. Jackson is proud of his accomplishments at the piano and he enjoys the time he spends with his teacher. Both Marcos and Isabel are warm and […]

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Music Education

How Music and Culture Work Together

The Basics You Need to Make Better Music

Tips For a Better Performance

Myths About Music Lessons and Learning Music

Should You Play Left-Handed or Right-Handed?

Types of Instruments

How Songwriters Make Money

Music for Brain Power

How Temperature Affect Musical Instruments

Tips for Parents of Young Musicians

Ways to Help You Master Rhythm

Types of Music Licenses

Easy Pop Songs To Learn On Piano In 2022

Breaking Down Boundaries with Music

The Six Stages of Learning a Song

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I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one!

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123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

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