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February 12, 2021Uncategorized 123rockschool, days of the year, february, februarycelebrations, holidays, monthlynewsletter, music learning, musical days, valentines day by admin

February Newsletter!

Hello everyone! We are officially in February, and as we all know, one of the most celebrated events coming up this month is Valentine’s Day. Although Valentine’s Day is not officially a public holiday, it is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of love and friendship. From greeting cards and flowers to gifts and sweets, the spirit of Valentine’s fills our surroundings with red, pink, and white. Thus, we wanted to take the time to thank you for […]

January 27, 2021Music Education learning music, music, music hacks, music learning, music lessons, music tips, reading music by admin

How To Read Sheet Music

Learning to read music is like learning to read any other language. It might seem hard at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes easier. So, we thought we could share three hacks to get you started! — January 27th, 2021 Think of the notes as the letters, the measures as the words, the phrases as the sentences, and so forth. Learning to read music really does open up a whole new world to explore. So, […]

January 19, 2021Music Education, Music News and Articles children books, fun music lessons, good reads, kids activities, music books, music learning, storytime by admin

10 Books for Kids Who Love Music

If your child is between 5-9 years old and loves music, many books will hit the high notes! Below, we will share some of our favorite titles. — January 19th, 2021 Whether your children are string lovers or percussion fans, song-singers or music lovers in general, we have a list of 10 great books that are worth checking out: • Zoogie Boogie Fever! An Animal Dance Book A picture book illustrated by the celebrated watercolorist Sujean Rim is an excellent title […]

November 25, 2020Uncategorized music, music article, music education, music learning, piano lessons, piano lessons for beginners, piano music by admin

Five Tips to Improve Your Piano Performance

Whether you are a beginner or advanced pianist, the following tips and hacks will improve your performance! — November 25th, 2020 1. Pedalling It can be a major issue, especially if you get nervous when performing. You can work hard with your fingers, playing beautifully, only to hide under the pedal cloud. Thus, when in doubt, stay away from the sustaining pedal; try practicing your piece completely without the pedal. And, once confident with the sound, add smaller amounts of […]

November 12, 2020Music News and Articles music, music article, music benefits, music learning, music study, musical explanations by admin

5 Benefits of Listening to Music While Studying

It has become increasingly common to see libraries filled with students wearing headphones while studying or reading. But, if that’s not your case, here’s a list of reasons why you should give it a try! — November 12th, 2020 Here are five benefits of listening to music while studying: I) Makes your Studying Fun While the jury is still out on whether hearing to music can benefit everyone or just a particular type of person, there’s no doubt that university […]

October 21, 2020Music Education, Music News and Articles music, music article, music education, music learning, music lessons, music production, musichacks, musictips, tips by admin

5 Music Theory Hacks Every Musician Needs to Know

Music theory has always had a slight whiff of the uncool about it. However, this bad rep is entirely unjustified. Regardless of whether you’re a composer, songwriter, producer or DJ, reinforcing your musical knowledge (or talent) with music theory can have a profound effect on the quality of your work! — October 21st, 2020 Today, we’re going to highlight five of the most practical theory-based tips that can help kickstart your creative process the next time your inspiration well runs […]

October 8, 2020Uncategorized music, music advice, music article, music learning, songwriter, songwriting, writing music by admin

Songwriting Advice from Grammy-Nominated Songwriters

Songwriting is an art! So, it is only natural that artists struggle with songwriting, especially when just starting. Don’t believe us? Keep reading to find out what Taylor Swift, Madonna, John Legend, and other Grammy-nominated artists have to say. — October 8th, 2020 In 2006, John Legend won Grammys for Best New Artist, and Best R&B Album for his album Get Lifted. He has received a total of 23 nominations over the years, with 10 wins, including earlier this year, where he won […]

September 29, 2020Uncategorized music, music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, playing guitar, playing music, playing musical instruments, playing piano by admin

Reasons You Should Take Up A Musical Instrument

Learning to play a musical instrument comes with a series of benefits and advantages, from building your confidence and enhancing your memory to widening your social circle. But, if you are not sure when/if you should take the plunge, here are five good reasons! — September 29th, 2020 Playing an instrument makes you smarter Many studies show a correlation between musical training and academic success in both children and adults. Science proves that learning to play an instrument stimulates the […]

July 7, 2020Music Education apps, children development, children games, children songs, fun music lessons, mobile apps, music apps, music learning, music lessons, musical explanations by admin

Educational Music Apps for Children

Study after study shows that playing music is extraordinarily beneficial to children – something that we have talked about in many other blog posts. But, today, we want to focus on apps that focus on music education, and that can come in handy this summer at home. — July 7th, 2020 These apps that we will share today can engage kids of all ages in learning everything from playing an instrument to composition and music theory. And while these will […]

June 2, 2020Uncategorized learning music, music, music articles, music learning, musical instruments, parenting, parents by admin

What’s the Right Age to Begin Music Lessons?

Parents constantly ask us what is the right age to begin music lessons. Sometimes they worry that it is too soon or too late for the children to learn a musical instrument. And the truth is, there is no “right” or “wrong” age. Below we explain why! — June 2nd, 2020 We’ve all heard the stories of famed musical prodigies, from Mozart writing his first symphony at the age of eight to Stevie Wonder signing with Motown at 11. Even […]

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 […]

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, […]

November 12, 2019Uncategorized guitar, guitarist, learning guitar, life hacks, music learning, playing music by admin

Hacks For Guitarists

Sometimes being a musician is hard, especially if you are a guitarist. Thus, when we came across an article that mentioned seven great hacks to make our lives easier, we needed to share it with you! November 12th, 2019 According to Micky, from rockmyworld.com, a lot of you guys will have seen a few of these. But, many others are not that obvious or popular! Thus, keep on reading… 1. Hack One: Use a pencil to tune Just to be […]

November 6, 2019Music News and Articles music, music education, music learning, music study, science by admin

Playing an instrument is key to staving off aging

Scottish research conducted at Heriot-Watt University has found that playing an instrument can stave off aging. The study adds weight to campaigns by performers, such as violinist Nicola Benedetti, that musical education can have a lifelong effect on school children. November 6th, 2019 The study found that “learning and playing a musical instrument may be associated with cognitive differences in older age.” Sixty people aged 60 to 88 years old, half of whom played music, were recruited from around Edinburgh […]

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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

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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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February Newsletter!

How To Read Sheet Music

10 Books for Kids Who Love Music

Five Tips to Improve Your Piano Performance

5 Benefits of Listening to Music While Studying

5 Music Theory Hacks Every Musician Needs to Know

Songwriting Advice from Grammy-Nominated Songwriters

Reasons You Should Take Up A Musical Instrument

Educational Music Apps for Children

What’s the Right Age to Begin Music Lessons?

Differences Between Bass and Guitar

Music Helps Keep Your Brain Young!

Benefits of Music Lessons

Hacks For Guitarists

Playing an instrument is key to staving off aging

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

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