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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 […]

March 31, 2022Music Education music, music article, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

5 Reasons You Should Take Up a Musical Instrument

Learning to play a musical instrument has many advantages – building your confidence, improving your memory, or broadening your social circle. Here are some reasons you should consider taking up a musical instrument. — Wednesday, March 31st 1. Playing an instrument makes you smarter! Many studies show a correlation between musical training and academic success in children and adults. Consequently, we can say that learning to play an instrument stimulates the brain, improving functions like memory and abstract reasoning skills. […]

March 16, 2022Music Education, Music News, songwriting music, music learning, musical, playing music, songwriter, songwriting, writing music, writing songs by admin

Tips for Writing Memorable Songs

Many talented songwriters use these six techniques to write memorable songs. Thus, if songwriting is something you are passionate about, keep reading! —– Wednesday, March 16th Here, we share six practical tips when composing new music and lyrics: 1. Compose a catchy melody Millions of songs share the same three- and four-chord progressions. And, more often than not, that is why a melody gets stuck in our heads. Successful melodies usually move in stepwise motion (up or down either a […]

March 10, 2022Music News, Music News and Articles music article, music learning, music study, music therapy, musical explanations, therapy by admin

What is Music Therapy

Music therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps with a variety of disorders including cardiac conditions, depression, autism, substance abuse and Alzheimer’s disease. It can help with memory, lower blood pressure, improve coping, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and more. You don’t need a background in music to participate. —– Thursday, March 10th Music therapy may help you psychologically, emotionally, physically, spiritually, cognitively and socially. A short list of benefits includes: Lowering blood pressure. Improving memory. Enhanced communication and social skills through […]

February 22, 2022Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Dogs Love Reggae & Soft Rock!

Music affects dogs’ behavior. And according to a recent study conducted by the University of Glascow, dogs appear to prefer reggae and soft rock over other genres of music. Continue reading to find out why! —– Friday, February 22nd The Scottish SPCA and the University of Glasgow have published a paper which suggests music affects dogs’ behaviour. Within the study, researchers played a variety of music to dogs and assessed physiological and behavioural changes. Professor Neil Evans, in charge of […]

February 4, 2022Uncategorized interesting music article, music education, music learning, musical explanations by admin

Why We Love Music

Researchers are discovering how music affects the brain, helping us make sense of its real emotional and social power. —– Friday, February 4th Music affects us in ways that other sounds don’t, and for years now, scientists have been wondering why. Now they are finally beginning to find some answers. Using fMRI technology, they’re discovering why music can inspire such powerful feelings and bind us so tightly to other people. “Music affects deep emotional centers in the brain, “ says […]

January 24, 2022Uncategorized music, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

How to Introduce Music to Young Children

With all the benefits that music offers, it’s no wonder that parents want to introduce their kids to music as early as possible. But, depending on the children’s age, fostering their love for music might not be as easy as you would think! So, today, we want to share a few tips on how to get youngsters interested in music. —– Tuesday, January 18th Here are a few pointers and tips to get your children interested in music: 1. Bring […]

January 18, 2022Music Education learning music, music education, music learning, musical instrument by admin

Easiest Instruments to Learn for Adults

The myth that you need to pursue music lessons early in life has kept many people from exploring their musical skills. The good news is that it’s never too late to learn! Here, we share some of the easiest-to-learn instruments (ford adults.) —– Tuesday, January 18th We often get asked: what is the easiest instrument to play? And the truth is there is no straight answer. It varies based on your skill level, background, and preferences. Nonetheless, if you want […]

December 28, 2021Uncategorized artist, interesting music article, music business, music education, music learning, music producer, music production, playing music by admin

Music Production Tips for Beginners

Here are five essential music production tips every amateur should know. If you are starting as a music producer or are interested in music production, these hacks will give you a jump start and a better idea of where you need to start in the music business. —– Monday, December 28th 1. Basic but essential gear As you know, we need to have some gear to get started in music and production. Of course, everybody will tell you that the […]

December 1, 2021Music Education, Music News children music, music, music education, music learning, music tv shows, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Television Shows That Teach Music To Kids

TV offers fun, exciting, and educational ways for children to encounter music. TV is always a great place to start, whether that means sing-along shows, musical drama, humorous music programs, or on-air lessons for kids who want to learn music basics! —– Wednesday, December 1st Today, we want to share five great television shows that help us teach music to kids while keeping them interested and entertained: Fraggle Rock This show, called “FR” by its fans, is a joint production […]

November 9, 2021Music Education music education, music learning, music practice, musical, singing, singing tips, vocal cords, vocal excercises by admin

Five Tips to Keep Your Voice Healthy

We want to discuss a great article we came across while looking for tips and exercises to keep our vocal cords healthy. Here, Dr. Wendy LeBorgne, voice pathologist and singing voice specialist, shares some exciting tips. So, we wanted to share the most relevant with you to help you take care of one of the most valuable instruments we have: our voice! — November 9th, 2021 1. Train your voice and body just like an athlete trains their body! Learn […]

October 1, 2021Music Education music, music article, music education, music learning, music news by admin

Music From Around the World

The world is filled with different types of Music because it is filled with different kinds of people. But, have you ever wondered how many music genres and styles are there? — October 1st, 2021 A complete list of musical genres worldwide is nearly impossible to create because there is no universally accepted way of categorizing types of Music. Nevertheless, these are the top recorded music genres in the world: Classical Country Electronic dance music (EDM) Hip-hop Indie rock Jazz […]

September 15, 2021Chord Charts - Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano and Guitar Chords chord charts, chords, guitar chords, learn how to play guitar, learning how to play the piano, music, music learning by admin

Chords for “Someday” by One Republic

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 14, 2021Music News and Articles enterpreneur, enterpreneurship, learning music, life hacks, music, music learning, music tips, musical explanations by admin

Success Tips Musicians Can Teach Entrepreneurs

Studies show that some of the most successful people in all walks of life are musicians or former musicians. But why are there so many artists at the top of so many industries? Is it just a coincidence, or can there be a co-relation? The truth is, there are many success tips we can learn from artists and musicians and apply to our everyday life. — September 14th, 2021 Below are some of the best success tips from musicians that […]

August 26, 2021Music Education music, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Basic Music Theory Terms You Need To Know

Learning music theory is not always easy, especially when you have words you cannot remember. But, once you get the hang of specific terms, your music theory learning journey will be smooth as silk! — August 26th, 2021 Musicradar.com published a Music Theory Glossary with the essential terms, and so we took the liberty of choosing ten terms we believe are indispensable when learning music theory for the first time. 1. Ascending Rising in pitch or going up the piano keyboard […]

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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

The Six Stages of Learning a Song

5 Reasons You Should Take Up a Musical Instrument

Tips for Writing Memorable Songs

What is Music Therapy

Dogs Love Reggae & Soft Rock!

Why We Love Music

How to Introduce Music to Young Children

Easiest Instruments to Learn for Adults

Music Production Tips for Beginners

Television Shows That Teach Music To Kids

Five Tips to Keep Your Voice Healthy

Music From Around the World

Chords for “Someday” by One Republic

Success Tips Musicians Can Teach Entrepreneurs

Basic Music Theory Terms You Need To Know

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