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31368 Via Colinas #102

Westlake Village, CA 91362

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Music Education

13 Ways Music Helps Reduce Stress

Stress has become an epidemic in our modern-day world. Stress is also extremely harmful to our bodies and minds and regularly leads to severe conditions, such as anxiety and depression. But, music can help us cope with high levels of stress, helping you become a happier version of yourself. — June 24th, 2020 Below some ways in which you can incorporate music to your day to relieve stress: • Music & Meditation Meditation is well known for being one of […]

June 11, 2020Music Education hardest instruments, music, musical explanations, musical instrument, oboe, organ, playing musical instruments by admin

Top 5 Hardest Instruments to Learn How To Play

Although we genuinely believe there are no “easy” or “hard” musical instruments, some instruments indeed require more experience. Today we will share 5 instruments that you should probably put off learning for later until you have a more extensive musical knowledge. — June 11th, 2020 In no particular order, here are the 5 “hardest” instruments to learn how to play: • Organ One of the most iconic instruments is also one of the most complex ones. The organ is perhaps […]

May 18, 2020Music Education learning music, music, music education, music explanations, music theory, playing music, playing musical instruments by admin

3 Music Learning Hacks

It is no secret that learning a musical instrument for the first time or perfecting your skills takes time and practice. But, many tips can help you ease the process. Below, we share some of our favorites. — May 18th, 2020 Hack 1: Schedule Sessions We live a high-paced life, where our days are filled with tasks, to-dos, chores, and trying to keep up with our social lives. So, we’ve learned that the only way to overcome this “too busy […]

April 8, 2020Music Education, Music Video, Uncategorized children, music, music lessons, musicschool, online lessons, songwriting, songwritinggallenge, spring, spring challeng, spring challenge by admin

Spring Songwriting Challenge!

We are very happy to announce that starting next week we will begin our Spring Songwriting Challenge! — April 6th, 2020 We are inviting all our students to join the challenge and participate in this exciting opportunity. To participate, students must write an original piece of music! It can be submitted as either a melody, melody with harmony/chords, melody with lyrics, or a full produced track with multiple instrumentation. The event is open to all ages and will […]

March 25, 2020Music Education music, music article, music education, musical explanations by admin

Does Music Boost Your Cognitive Performance?

Music makes life better in so many ways. It elevates mood, reduces stress, and eases pain. Music can even improve workout endurance and increase our enjoyment of challenging activities. But is listening to music the smart choice for students who want to optimize their learning? — March 25th, 2020 Although a lot has been said, it truly depends on the person’s personality. A new study by Manuel Gonzalez of Baruch College and John Aiello of Rutgers University suggests that for […]

March 19, 2020Music Education, Music News and Articles by admin

Music Games to Keep You Entertained at Home!

We know these days with the kids home with no school, or extracurricular activities can be tough. But, they can also be a fun way of spending more time with your little ones and taking advantage of the resources you have at home to keep them entertained! — March 19th, 2020 Below we will share fun music activities that are perfect for getting your kids up and moving without bringing down the house: • Freeze Dance Enjoy a game of […]

February 25, 2020Music Education, Piano Exercises - Daily Practice, Piano Lessons music, piano, piano lessons, piano lessons for beginners, piano music, playing music, playing piano by admin1 Comment

The Benefits of Playing Piano

The physical and mental benefits of playing music have long been recognized. The piano, in particular, has been an excellent outlet for patients, creative expression, and those seeking a fun, relaxing hobby. But, in recent years, the benefits of playing the piano have only seen more evident— linking piano playing to a healthy body, a healthy mind, and a healthy life. — February 25th, 2020 Below we will go over a few of the newfound, and forever known, benefits of […]

February 19, 2020Music Education bass, guitar, music, music education, music instruments, music learning, musical explanations by admin

Differences Between Bass and Guitar

Sometimes, especially if you are starting in the music world, differentiating a guitar from a bass can be difficult. It is no secret that these two instruments have many things in common. Below we will go over the main differences to help you tell them apart! — February 19th, 2020 If you are unclear about the difference between bass and guitar, it can be challenging to know which one you want to learn, or which instrument you’re listening to or […]

February 6, 2020Music Education, Music News, Music News and Articles, Uncategorized music, music article, music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, science, scientific research by admin

Music Helps Keep Your Brain Young!

Studies are showing that learning to play an instrument can bring significant improvements in your brain. — February 6th, 2020 A growing number of studies show that music lessons in childhood can provide many benefits for the long run, as we age, in the form of an added defense against memory loss, cognitive decline, and diminished ability to distinguish consonants and spoken words. According to neuropsychologist Brenda Hanna-Pladdy, of Emory University in Atlanta, the reason is that musical training can […]

January 21, 2020Music Education, Piano Lessons learn how to play chords, learn how to play piano, learning piano, music posts, piano, piano hacks, piano playing by admin

10 Tips and Hacks for Piano Beginners

Learning to play the piano is neither easy nor difficult to do. From our experience, you need to have a basic understanding of the chords and playing techniques, be patient, and consistent. Nonetheless, many tips and hacks will make the process much more comfortable! — January 21st, 2020 Below the top 10 tips for piano beginners: Try ear training Don’t hit the keys, instead let your hands glide over them softly, smoothly. Maintain a proper rhythm. Memorize the notes and […]

January 6, 2020Music Education, Music News, Uncategorized 2020, music, music article, musical year, new year resolution, resolutions by admin

20 Resolutions For a Music-filled year!

Happy New Year! It is that time of the year where we get a fresh start and get to jot down our resolutions for 2020. But, these are not your typical “I will exercise more” and “Eat clean” resolutions… — January 3rd, 2019 Below we will share ten great resolution ideas to fill your year with music! Without further ado, let’s get into it! Tell more people about your favorite music. Learn to play at least one new song. Start a […]

December 30, 2019Music Education, Music News and Articles benefits, benefits of music, music, music education, music learning, musical explanations by admin

Benefits of Music Lessons

On countless occasions, we have come up with lists of benefits of music and the various advantages of music lessons. However, as a new year is fast approaching, we thought it would be a great idea to highlight 6 of the top benefits of music lessons. December 30th, 2019 Below why you should include “learning a new instrument” to your child’s 2020 resolutions. 1. It improves academic skills Music and math are highly intertwined. By understanding beat, rhythm, and scales, […]

December 5, 2019Music Education, Music News and Articles artist, lyrics, music, music hacks, music tips, musical explanations, singer, song lyrics by admin

Effective Ways to Memorize Song Lyrics

We listen to thousands of songs throughout our lives, and sometimes it can be hard to remember all the words of your favorite track— especially if you haven’t heard it for a while. Believe it or not, artists go through the same problem with some of their songs; the difference is they have come up with tips and hacks to help them remember! December 5th, 2019 Below we will share six effective ways to memorize song lyrics much faster: 1 […]

November 26, 2019Music Education music, music article, music education, music theory, musical instrument, playing music by admin

5 Good Reasons to Learn Music Theory

Not everyone understands or sees the value of learning music theory. But, in reality, music theory is how you can better express yourself through your musical instrument. November 26th, 2019 Perhaps you’ve had a bad experience with music theory in the past. Or maybe the only things that you remember are weird Italian terms, some math and the stern face of your teacher as they tried to teach you, Chopin, when all you wanted to do was learn to play […]

October 29, 2019Music Education learning music, learning piano, music, music explanations, music learning, music research, music science by admin

Learning to Read Music

Many music students struggle with music reading. Even after months of practicing, few children are able to sight-read music in the same way they read a book. But, new research shows, that reading music, and ‘regular’ reading are not that far apart! October 29th, 2019 Katarzyna Julia Leikvoll, defended her PhD thesis in Literacy Studies at the University of Stavanger by conducting research on the differences in how students learn to read text and music. Leikvoll examined how beginner piano […]

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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

2016-10-06T01:13:27-07:00

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

2016-10-06T01:19:06-07:00

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

2016-10-06T01:20:25-07:00

- 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

13 Ways Music Helps Reduce Stress

Top 5 Hardest Instruments to Learn How To Play

3 Music Learning Hacks

Spring Songwriting Challenge!

Does Music Boost Your Cognitive Performance?

Music Games to Keep You Entertained at Home!

The Benefits of Playing Piano

Differences Between Bass and Guitar

Music Helps Keep Your Brain Young!

10 Tips and Hacks for Piano Beginners

20 Resolutions For a Music-filled year!

Benefits of Music Lessons

Effective Ways to Memorize Song Lyrics

5 Good Reasons to Learn Music Theory

Learning to Read Music

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

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

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

123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

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