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Westlake Village, CA 91362

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February 16, 2023Music News, Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music article, music learning, music study, musical explanations by admin

Music Industry Statistics: 2023

From vinyl to CDs and digital downloads to digital streaming, the recorded music industry has seen significant shifts in the last 20 years. Here are some 20 statistics about the music industry that will help you better understand where we are and where we are headed! — Thursday, February 16th, The U.S.’s recorded music industry earned $15.0 billion in revenue in 2021. Music streaming accounts for 65% of the global recorded music industry’s revenue. 82.1 million Americans have paid streaming […]

February 2, 2023Music Education interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Things to Consider When Learning to Play the Violin

Learning to play the violin is a challenging thing to do. So, here are five things you should consider before you decide to embark on this fantastic journey! Of course, the more prepared you are, the better. —Thursday, February 2nd Here are some essential things to consider when pondering whether or not to choose the violin as your musical instrument. Practicing Is Essential Violin, like every other instrument, takes a lot of practice. You will need to practice almost every […]

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 12, 2022Music News and Articles guitar tips, guitar tuning, music article, music learning, playing guitar, playing music by admin

Guitar Tuning Tips

Being in tune is one of the quickest ways to make you sound better and is the first thing that should be addressed when using a guitar. Today, we’ll share a few tips on how to tune your guitar! — Wednesday, October 12th TUNE THE SIXTH STRING FIRST The sixth string, or low E, has the most tension. It can affect the pitch of the other strings when changed because of the added or decreased tension it creates on the […]

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 28, 2022Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music article, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

How to Train Your Ear

A strong inner ear is essential for understanding music composition, so nearly every music school requires students to take ear training lessons. This skill is essential for music students or anyone who wants to get better at listening, understanding, and performing music. — Wednesday, September 28th Ear Training Techniques Ear training practice is an excellent way for musicians to enhance their listening skills. Dedicating a small amount of time per day can be enough to keep your inner ear strong: […]

September 20, 2022Chord Charts - Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano and Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano Chords music, music education, music learning, music study, playing music by admin

How to play “September” by Taylor Swift

At 123 Rock, we bring you fun and easy-to-follow Chord Charts with Lyrics as well as sheet music to some of your favorite songs. These accurate chord charts will help you play your favorite songs and help you get familiar with chord changes in different keys. These chords can be used for Guitar, Piano, Bass, Ukelele, or any other instrument of your choice. We strongly suggest that you practice playing along to the original track and practicing it on your […]

September 13, 2022Music News, Music News and Articles interesting music article, k-pop, kpop, music learning, musical explanations by admin

A Brief History of K-pop

The Korean Wave that started in the ‘80s finally crested over the United States. It’s been four years since BTS performed at the AMAs and burst into the American mainstream. But it would be a disservice to the genre to say that K-pop started when BTS burst on the scene. — Tuesday, September 13th When did K-pop become popular? Musical acts made up of attractive and talented young people have been a reliable recipe for success for decades. One Direction […]

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 22, 2022Uncategorized music, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

To become a great improviser, you need to unleash your inner musical instinct and then learn to control it. Learning to improvise is a long-term mission; you’ll need to be armed with some tips, tricks, and strategies to help you continually improve. — Thursday, August 22nd Today we’ll share three essential tips for developing your skills as an improvising musician: Know the basics Before you can make use of tactical advice, you need to have covered the basics. Hence, you […]

July 29, 2022Music News and Articles article, interesting music article, music learning, music study, musical, musical explanations by admin

The Relationship Between Music & Color

Music and color are similar in the uncanniest of ways. At a fundamental level, both hit us in a powerful, memorable, and emotional sense. Most entrepreneurs and brands overlook this connection, but it is essential. Keep reading to learn why! — Friday, July 29th Can you see color when you hear certain sounds? No? Then you probably aren’t a synesthete. Don’t feel bad. You would fall into the 92.8% of individuals who are just regular humans. What I am referring […]

June 27, 2022Guitar Lessons, Uncategorized guitar, guitar learning, music, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

4 Steps To Learn To Play Guitar

If you want to learn to play guitar, you might not know where to start. Your mind may be brimming with questions, and it can feel intimidating. You might also wonder if you’ll be good at guitar. Unfortunately, in some instances, new players don’t always give themselves enough time to learn the basics and unfairly put a lot of pressure on themselves to “get good” right off the start. Relax! Learning to play guitar should be a fun experience more […]

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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 learning

Music Industry Statistics: 2023

Things to Consider When Learning to Play the Violin

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

Guitar Tuning Tips

Types of Instruments

How to Train Your Ear

How to play “September” by Taylor Swift

A Brief History of K-pop

Music for Brain Power

Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

The Relationship Between Music & Color

4 Steps To Learn To Play Guitar

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

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