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November 2, 2017Music News article, billboard, interesting music article, music, music articles, music business, music streaming, musical, streaming, technology, trends by admin

Billboard Charts Will Weigh Streaming Services More Heavily In 2017

Streaming services are changing the way we listen to music, and Billboard Charts is finally catching up. — November 2, 2017 In the world of entertainment, streaming services are increasingly becoming the norm among consumers. Traditional cable providers, along with now-defunct brick and mortar video rental stores, found themselves utterly unprepared for the rise of juggernauts like Netflix. The music industry has faced a similar issue with streaming services such as Pandora and Spotify eating into album sales. Another area in […]

October 31, 2017Music News and Articles article, halloween, interesting music article, music, music articles, music science, musical, nasa, playlist, science, technology by admin

NASA Shares Universe’s Spooky Sounds

In honor of Halloween, NASA released a playlist of weird space sounds picked up by various satellites traveling through the universe. — October 31, 2017 The playlist includes sounds from several missions to worlds such as Jupiter, Saturn and other celestial bodies in the outer solar system. Although there is no atmosphere or another medium to carry sound waves in the vacuum of space, some spacecraft instruments can capture radio emissions from bodies in the solar system. These emissions are […]

October 23, 2017Music News apple, article, interesting music article, ipod, music, musical, national ipod day, playing music, steve jobs, technology, trends by admin

16 Years Ago Today, Apple Unveiled the Original iPod

Today marks the 16th anniversary of the debut of the first iPod, which was introduced by Apple on October 23, 2001. Then Apple CEO Steve Jobs stood on stage at the Apple Town Hall in Cupertino and showed off a device that could fit in a pocket but hold an entire music library. — October 23, 2017 The first-generation iPod, which Apple advertised with the tagline “1,000 songs in your pocket,” was a rectangle-shaped device with a 5GB 1.8-inch hard […]

October 19, 2017Music News, Music News and Articles article, best music, friday, friday feeling, interesting music article, music, music posts, musical, new playlist, playlist, songs, top 10, trends by admin

11 Songs Guaranteed to Give You That Friday Feeling!

Is there any better feeling after a hard week than the knowledge that you have two whole days ahead of you to spend at your leisure? In honor of the burst of happiness that accompanies ‘That Friday Feeling,’ we’ve tailored a playlist purely to capture its essence and set you up for the weekend. — October 19, 2017 1. Rebecca Black – ‘Friday’ It’s only been five years since this ahem. Pop classic was released, but it’s already attained legendary status. Why? […]

October 17, 2017Music Education article, children, instruments, interesting music article, music, music article, music instruments, music learning, musical, musical explanations, School by admin

Basics of Musical Instrument Care and Maintenance

The start of a new school year brings many exciting changes: new teachers, new routines and, often, new musical instruments. For parents of children starting school music programs, we’ve put together some tips on primary musical instrument care and maintenance. — October 17, 2017 General Musical Instrument Care: Always keep your instrument in its case when not in use. Make sure case handles, hinges, locks, and zippers are working correctly. Never set anything on top of your instrument, and never […]

October 15, 2017Music News and Articles article, child development, interesting music article, medicine, music, music article, music articles, music facts, music posts, music technology, musical explanations, psychology, research, science by admin

Boost Memory and Learning with Music

When we hear a familiar song, we are often able to recall a moment from our past that is connected to that tune. Learn why our favorite songs tickle our memory in various ways. — October 15, 2017 Music has been found to stimulate parts of the brain, and studies had demonstrated that music enhances the memory of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, including a study conducted at UC Irvine, which showed that scores on memory tests of Alzheimer’s patients improved […]

October 10, 2017Music Education article, drummer, drums, instruments, interesting music article, music, music education, music tips, musical, playing music, tips by admin

Time Tested Practice Tips For Drummers

Drumming requires a certain amount of practice before you can thoroughly enjoy its benefits. But you can minimize the pain by maximizing the results. Here are a few ideas. — October 9, 2017 1. Prepare Your Practice Space The sound of drumming isn’t conducive to fostering good relations with your neighbors, so unless you plan on moving shortly, it’s a good idea to do everything you can to reduce the noise level in your practice studio. Some solutions are strikingly […]

October 5, 2017Uncategorized article, interesting music article, music, music article, music business, music posts, music research, music science, music technology, music trends, musical, science, technology by admin

AR, VR, AI, and the Breakthroughs In Music Technology

New technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence are disrupting the music industry, but not in a way humans should fear. — October 5, 2017 Opportunities for artists Eoin McCarthy is the Co-Founder & CTO at digital product studio Hydric Media, which has offices in Brisbane and New York. Having built apps for the entertainment industry, including for Spotify and Twitter, McCarthy demonstrated how AR could change the way artists create their album and tour artwork through an […]

October 2, 2017Music Education, Music News and Articles article, bullying, bullying prevention, child development, children, interesting music article, music articles, musical, musical explanations, playing music, psychology, research, School by admin

Bullying: What Can Music Teachers Do?

This article examines intervention strategies music teachers can implement to combat bullying. Students enrolled in music ensembles may experience outsider status within the school community as a whole, thus contributing to heightened vulnerability and victimization. — October 2, 2017 In 2007, Texas Monthly magazine published an article chronicling the experiences of high school musicians competing for positions in Texas all-state ensembles. Many music educators were simultaneously delighted and a bit uncomfortable as they read the article. On the one hand, […]

September 28, 2017Music News and Articles article, college, health, healthy, interesting music article, music articles, musical, playing music, psychology, research, science, studying by admin

Should You Listen to Music While You Study?

Headphones can seem like a ‘must-have’ in a college library, a function of responsible students’ attempts to isolate themselves from the conversations and noises around them. However, another form of distraction may be coming right up those cables. — September 28, 2017 “Music with lyrics is very likely to have a problematic effect when you’re writing or reading,” said Clifford Nass, a professor at Stanford University. “Probably less of an effect on math, if you’re not using the language parts […]

September 26, 2017Music Education, Music News and Articles article, interesting music article, marketing, music, music article, music instruments, music news, music posts, music research, musical, piano, top 10, trends by admin

Pop Music is Rejecting the Piano. Why?

A search for the sound of an acoustic piano in Billboard’s current Hot 100 yields few results. The instrument’s warm tone is increasingly rare in an industry driven by computer-generated sounds —September 26, 2017 The instrument is nowhere to be found in “I’m The One,” a collaboration between DJ Khaled and Justin Bieber (pictured), or among the digitized marimbas of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You.” “Strip That Down,” an R&B track from Liam Payne (formerly of One Direction), also relies […]

September 22, 2017Music Education article, child development, instruments, interesting music article, music, music article, music articles, music instruments, musical explanations, psychology by admin

Why Every Kid in America Learns to Play the Recorder

All across America, for decades, a strange cultural ritual has been enacted. Students at the end of elementary school are herded into rooms and handed a simple, hard white plastic instrument called a recorder that seems pathologically incapable of creating any complex music. — September 22, 2017 Learning to play the mass-produced wind instrument is an integral part of the curriculum of most elementary school music programs in the United States. Screechy, hesitant, clumsy, it’s hard to imagine anyone playing the […]

September 20, 2017Music Education, Uncategorized child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music, music education, music learning, musical, psychology, technology by admin

6 Benefits of Music Lessons

Learning to play an instrument can help your child fine-tune his/her ear and enhance skills needed for education and social interaction. — September 20, 2017 Between soccer and scouts, your school-age kid’s schedule is loaded with fun activities. If you’re on the fence about adding music classes to the list, take note of the benefits that come with signing your little one up for violin or piano lessons. Maybe she won’t be the next Beethoven, but she may have an […]

September 18, 2017Music Education article, child development, children, interesting music article, music, music article, music education, musical, musical explanations, psychology by admin

6 Reasons Why After-School Activities Are Worth the Effort

There are social, physical and psychological advantages for children who participate in after-school activities. Rather than allowing kids to spend all of their leisure time parked in front of the television or playing video games, parents who encourage children to participate in activities outside of the home are aiding in their development. — September 18, 2017 After-school activities can change a child’s life for the better and have multiple benefits: 1. Physical activity With the growing problem of childhood obesity, […]

September 15, 2017Music Education article, child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music, music education, music instruments, music learning, music study, musical, practicing, psychology by admin

How to Motivate Your Child to Practice

Among the numerous challenges that parents face in handling children’s music lessons (choosing the instrument, finding a good teacher, etc.), getting kids to practice is the most daunting of all. — September 15, 2017 Getting children to practice and its importance make it hard to believe that there are so few articles addressing this. What’s more, parents and music teachers often resort to the failed tactics they remember from childhood in desperate attempts to motivate kids to practice. A common […]

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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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interesting music article

Billboard Charts Will Weigh Streaming Services More Heavily In 2017

NASA Shares Universe’s Spooky Sounds

16 Years Ago Today, Apple Unveiled the Original iPod

11 Songs Guaranteed to Give You That Friday Feeling!

Basics of Musical Instrument Care and Maintenance

Boost Memory and Learning with Music

Time Tested Practice Tips For Drummers

AR, VR, AI, and the Breakthroughs In Music Technology

Bullying: What Can Music Teachers Do?

Should You Listen to Music While You Study?

Pop Music is Rejecting the Piano. Why?

Why Every Kid in America Learns to Play the Recorder

6 Benefits of Music Lessons

6 Reasons Why After-School Activities Are Worth the Effort

How to Motivate Your Child to Practice

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