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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 […]

September 7, 2017Music News and Articles article, child development, children, health, healthy, interesting music article, music article, music articles, music education, music science, music study, musical explanations, psychology, research by admin

Can the Sound of Wind Chimes Make Kids Eat Broccoli?

An Oxford professor says high-pitched music accentuates the sweetness in food, making it more palatable to children. Don´t believe us? Keep up reading! — September 7, 2017 Parents of young children know that mealtimes can turn into a horrendous battleground, but it could be worse – you could add the sound of wind chimes into the mix. Charles Spence, a professor of experimental psychology at the University of Oxford whose work in multisensory eating has influenced the chef Heston Blumenthal, has […]

If you’re looking to unleash your creativity, or just trying to find an idea for your kid’s school project, take a look at our list of the ten easiest musical instruments to make at home. — September 5, 2017 There are tons of unique homemade instruments that you can try out! Without further ado, let’s get our list of 10 easiest musical instruments to make at home started. 10. Popsicle Stick Kalimba Items Needed: 6, Popsicle sticks, wooden blocks, paper glue, wood glue, Paper plates, […]

August 23, 2017Music News app, computer, Fender, guitar, instruments, interesting music article, marketing, music article, music business, music education, music trends, musical, musical instrument, technology by admin

Fender Jumps Into Online Learning

Fender Musical Instruments Corp, whose electric guitars have powered music from Jimi Hendrix to Nirvana, is getting into the software business with an app for guitar lessons. — August 23, 2017 The Scottsdale, Arizona company is launching “Fender Play,” an online system for learning guitar that Chief Executive Officer Andy Mooney, a veteran of Nike and Disney, hopes will cut down on the number of would-be guitarists who give up. He said 45 percent of the company’s guitars sell to […]

August 21, 2017Uncategorized article, children, interesting music article, marketing, music, music article, music business, music education, music school, musical, School by admin

Meet Marcos Moscat of 123 Rock School of Music in Westlake Village

We wanted to share with you an awesome interview we did for Voyage L.A. a few weeks ago. Learn what Marcos Moscat our founder had to say about music, the school, our teachers, and method. — August 21, 2017 Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcos Moscat. So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. I was born in San Francisco, CA and raised in […]

August 15, 2017Music News and Articles article, child development, children, health, interesting music article, music, music articles, music education, music research, musical, psychology, science by admin

The Impact of Music, Lyrics, and Videos on Children

Music plays a significant role in the socialization of children and adolescents. Modern music is present almost everywhere, and it is readily available. Research on popular music has explored its effects on schoolwork, social interactions, mood, and behavior. — August 14, 2017 Listening to popular music is considered by society to be a part of growing up.2 Music provides entertainment and distraction from problems and serves as a way to relieve tension and boredom. Some studies have reported that adolescents use […]

August 3, 2017Music Education, Music News and Articles article, chords for piano, interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music facts, music posts, musical, musical explanations, piano chords and lyrics by admin

How Learning to Play the Piano Can Save Your Life

It inspires you, it grows your imagination, it nourishes you in places that go beneath words and beneath pictures and images… it’s something that kind of polishes your soul.” — August 3, 2017 In his first book, the harrowing memoir Instrumental, the concert pianist James Rhodes made clear the role that music played in saving his life. For his second book, How to Play the Piano, Rhodes decided to pass on a short-cut to his readers; creating a guide that […]

July 14, 2017Music Education article, children, interesting music article, music education, music instruments, music research, music study, musical explanations, science, technology by admin

New Approach to Teaching Music Improvisation Enhances Creativity

A process-oriented teaching approach to improvisation in music opens new perspectives for education and enhances creativity. — July 14, 2017 Watching musicians perform can be impressive, even more so when they improvise. The performers produce their works in real-time, and while improvising, they manage several processes simultaneously including generating melodic and rhythmic sequences, coordinating performance with other musicians in an ensemble and evaluating internal and external stimuli. All this is done with the overall goal of creating aesthetically appealing music. […]

July 6, 2017Music Education article, benefits of music, child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music, music education, music therapy, musical explanations, playing music by admin

How Kids Who Play Instruments Benefit

A music curriculum is an important component of a well-rounded education. Many benefits come from mastering a new skill, such as learning to play an instrument, in particular for children. — July 6, 2017 Stephanie Stein Crease, author of “Music Lessons: Guide Your Child to Play a Musical Instrument (and Enjoy It!” believes that when your child plays a musical instrument, he/she receives the multiple benefits of becoming musically talented (no matter what instrument he chooses). A few of these […]

Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino and Fender’s SVP weigh in on why young people should play the guitar. — June 19, 2017 “I’ll just flat out say it: I’m not a very good guitar player,” reveals Bethany Cosentino, Best Coast’s rad-as-hell lead singer, and (still quite apt) guitarist. “But I’ve gotten away with being a guitarist in a band and it’s amazing,” she continues. “I love what I do, and I feel like I’m good at the guitar style I play, […]

May 16, 2017Music News, Music News and Articles best music, business, interesting music article, music, music business, music education, music facts, music research, music study, music technology, restaurant by admin

Music Can Drive Up Sales In Restaurants

The right music in a restaurant can make you linger for dessert. The wrong kind will make you leave. — May 16, 2017 Restaurants agonize constantly over ways to eke the most money out of their customers. Dimming lights, deploying seasonal menus, and up-selling (more famously known as “Do you want fries with that?”) are all psychological tricks that many employ—and new research suggests there is another potent strategy to add to the mix. Soundtrack Your Brand, a Spotify-backed music-streaming startup, […]

May 15, 2017Music News, Music News and Articles dance, interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music trends, trends, twerking, twist, waltz by admin

The 7 Most Controversial Dance Fads In Music

The truth is that there’s barely been a moment in history when a new dance hasn’t appalled parents, dramatically widened the generation gap and shocked newspaper editors. Here are seven crazes that caused a genuine fuss. — May 15, 2017 1. Twerking The Oxford English Dictionary defines twerk as a “dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance.” As an example of how the word is used, it suggests: “Just […]

May 9, 2017Music Education, Music News children, education, interesting music article, music, music education, music instruments, music news, music technology, students, technology by admin

Digital Music Tools Are Reshaping Music Education

YouTube, digital sheet music and apps have long been popular; augmented and virtual reality are likely to further reshape music learning. — May 9, 2017 One of the biggest challenges to traditional music learning is the need for practice. Students must play scales, chords and patterns over and over in hopes of developing muscle memory; for many, it is a daunting and tedious task. Research has shown that individual practice is often not productive because learners receive limited feedback and […]

April 21, 2017Music News and Articles antibullying, bullies, bullying, interesting music article, music, music articles, music education, music research, music science, music study, parenting, research, science, victims by admin

Research: Music Therapy for Bullies & Bullying Victims

Bullying is a serious issue facing youth today. Based on concepts of social learning theory and existing music therapy research with adolescents, Dr. Silverman & Shafer provide suggestions of music therapy interventions for both bullies and victims. — April 21, 2017 Bullying is a growing worldwide problem largely affecting school-aged youth and, to date, there is no music therapy literature speciﬁc to bullying. As a result, there is no guidance for applying theoretical frameworks or for developing music therapy interventions […]

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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

6 Reasons Why After-School Activities Are Worth the Effort

How to Motivate Your Child to Practice

Can the Sound of Wind Chimes Make Kids Eat Broccoli?

10 Easiest Musical Instruments to Make at Home

Fender Jumps Into Online Learning

Meet Marcos Moscat of 123 Rock School of Music in Westlake Village

The Impact of Music, Lyrics, and Videos on Children

How Learning to Play the Piano Can Save Your Life

New Approach to Teaching Music Improvisation Enhances Creativity

How Kids Who Play Instruments Benefit

The Many Benefits of Playing the Guitar

Music Can Drive Up Sales In Restaurants

The 7 Most Controversial Dance Fads In Music

Digital Music Tools Are Reshaping Music Education

Research: Music Therapy for Bullies & Bullying Victims

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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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