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February 6, 2019Music News artists, awards, forbes, grammy nominees, grammy predictions, music, music article, music awards, music news, music nominations by admin

Grammy Predictions 2019

If Album of the Year is the biggest prize a musician can win when looking at a full body of work, Record of the Year is the same when it comes to a single track. Tus, naturally Forbes.com made a list of this year’s Grammy Winners and we could not agree more! February 6th, 2019 Winning Record of the Year tells the musicians, producers, mixers and engineers behind the tune that they made the single that defined the year and that […]

February 1, 2019Music Education children, children development, children games, education, games, music, music article, music education, musical by admin

11 Creative Ways to Teach Children Music Theory

Put those dull pencils and boring manuscript paper away – Classic FM just published some fun and creative ways of teaching the basics of music, and we are in love! February 1st, 2019 1. Music theory cars Does your young one love all things four-wheeled? Use it to their musical advantage with this car and staff-line matching game. 2. Music theory blooms In this game, flowers, stems and leaves stand for notes, definitions and meanings – match them up and […]

January 23, 2019Music News, Uncategorized 2019, music, music news, music trends, new, new artists, pop, singers, songwriter, trends by admin

10 Artists to Watch in 2019

Here are ten artists that pop music The New Yor Time’s critics will be keeping an eye on this year! January 23rd, 2019 1. Jade Bird 2. Blueface 3. Nicola Cruz 4. Billie Eilish 5. Lauren Jenkins 6. LeeBrian 7. Lil Tjay 8. Heather Morgan 9. Nakhane 10. YBN Cordae This article is a re-post, with small modifications, of “10 Artists to Watch in 2019” an article published on nytimes.com by Jon Pareles and Jon Caramanica. Click here to visit the original […]

January 16, 2019Music Education children, classroom, fox news, fun music lessons, music, music article, music education, music lessons, music news, playing music by admin

Kids Create Full-band sounds with Ipads

Music blasts through the hallways of an Elementary School during rehearsals. But if you take a closer look, you won’t find any instruments. What you will see is students tapping away on iPads. January 16th, 2019 Sanders Memorial Elementary in Land O’ Lakes, FL kids create full band sounds with ipads thanks to their music teacher James Coyne. Sanders Memorial Elementary in Land O’ Lakes, FL kids create full band sounds with ipads thanks to their music teacher James Coyne. […]

January 11, 2019Music Education, Uncategorized music, music learning, music research, music study, musical explanations, productivity, scientific research, stude, students by admin

Music Thats Improves Productivity

Music isn’t just a means of entertaining ourselves. Listening to music can be therapeutic, encourage creativity, and can also help us become more productive. — January 11th, 2019 Research has found that certain types of music can be beneficial to us while we work. Some kinds of music seem to help with learning and improve our ability to process information; while other types help block out distracting background noise. These are the six types of music that will give you […]

December 17, 2018Chord Charts - Guitar Chords, Music Education chords, guitar, guitar chords, holiday music, learning to play guitar, music, musical, musicians, xmas music by admin

Learning to Play Jingle Bells on the Guitar

Jingle Bells is one of the best-known and commonly sung American songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in the autumn of 1857. — December 17th, 2018 This song is usually played in C, the first key most of you learned when you started playing. Here are the basic chords for the first verse and chorus: C F Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, G7 C O’er the […]

December 3, 2018Music Video best christmas songs, blake shelton, christmas, christmas songs, christmas soundtrack, gwen stefani, meghan trainor, music, music article, music posts, musical, sia by admin

New Christmas Songs That Will Fill You With The Holiday Spirit

‘Tis the season, everyone! Usually, that means that Mariah Carey’s 1994 Christmas album will be played non-stop on the radio. Or not – luckily for us, Elite Daily has made a list of six 2018 songs you need to put on your holiday playlist! — December 3rd, 2018 1. “MY OLD SANTA CLAUS” BY SIA Sia just released a deluxe version of her 2017 Christmas album Everyday is Christmas, and on it are quite a few gems that deserve your attention. Like […]

November 30, 2018Music News and Articles, Uncategorized child development, children, interesting music article, music, music research, music study, psychology, research, science by admin

4 Wonderful Effects Of Listening To Music During Pregnancy

What impact does music have on a baby that is growing inside a mother’s womb? This question has baffled experts, resulting in several research works to understand the influence of music on an unborn baby. — November 30th, 2018 Medical experts have carried out various studies on pregnant women to find out the effects of music on unborn babies. According to the results, unborn babies who were exposed to music while in the womb showed a significant improvement in their overall […]

November 19, 2018Music Education child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music, music article, music instruments, music learning, musical explanations, psychology by admin

5 Benefits of Music Lessons

Below a summary of an excellent article published on Parents.com that explains the benefits of music lessons. Learning to play an instrument can help your child fine-tune her/his ear and enhance skills needed for education and social interaction. — November 19th, 2018 Read on to learn more about the benefits of music education. 1. It improves academic skills Music and math are highly intertwined. By understanding beat, rhythm, and scales, children are learning how to divide, create fractions, and recognize patterns. 2. It […]

Research shows tunes can make your workout easier. Here’s how to take full advantage. — November 13th, 2018 As humans, we are hardwired to respond to rhythm. If you’ve ever reflexively tapped your toes, drummed your fingers, or bob your head to a catchy tune, you know this to be true. “It’s a very inherent thing,” says Jasmin Hutchinson, Ph.D., who’s an associate professor of exercise science and sports studies and the director for sport and exercise psychology at Springfield […]

November 9, 2018Music Education child development, children, health, music, music article, music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, parenting, research by admin

Why I Make My Kids Take Music Lessons

We love reading helpful articles online regarding children and music. Especially when they are written (for and by) parents. Thus, when we came across this article, we couldn’t wait to share it with you! — November 9th, 2018 “When my oldest son was in second grade, we signed him up for piano lessons. He wasn’t exactly thrilled about it, but he agreed. A few years later, we signed up his younger brother. For four years now, our kids have been […]

November 1, 2018Music News and Articles, Uncategorized article, best music, interesting music article, music, music article, music trends, soundtrack, soundtracks, top 10, tv shows by admin

TV Show Theme Songs Performed by Famous Musicians

There are lots of elements that go into creating a television show, but perhaps no factor is as key as a good theme song. But do you honestly pay attention to who performs them? — November 1st, 2018 Read on to find out which famous artists performed theme songs (of TV past and present). Hilary Duff brought the drama for “Laguna Beach.” Lauren Conrad, Spencer, and Heidi Pratt, and Brody Jenner all got their start on this so-called reality show, […]

October 22, 2018Music Video best music, music, music news, music trends, musical, playing music, top 10, trends by admin

The 5 Best Music Videos of August 2018

Our friends at Pitchfork released a video list with August’s ‘must-watch’ music clips. So, given that today is Monday we thought it could be a fun way to start the week! — October 22nd, 2018 5. Clairo and SG Lewis: “Better” 4. Empress Of: “When I’m With Him” 3. Tyler, the Creator: “See You Again” feat. Kali Uchis 2. The 1975: “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME” 1. Christine and the Queens: “5 Dollars” Comment below which one is your favorite! We will love to […]

October 9, 2018Music Education child development, children, health, interesting music article, music, music learning, music research, music science, music study, playing music, psychology by admin

What Music Should My Child Listen To?

What kind of music should kids listen to at a young age? Here, five helpful tips on creating an appropriate musical library for your child. — October 9th, 2018 1. Music is not Just for Listening Before you pick the songs, keep in mind that your child benefits from doing more than just listening. To get the full benefits of music, children need to sing, clap and dance along with the tunes. Singing and moving to music tells the brain […]

October 1, 2018Music Education, Music News article, child development, children, interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music posts, psychology, School by admin

Back To Basics For Music Education

There are lots of statistics that show the benefits of music education, from increased graduation rates to better SAT scores. Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped public schools across the country from cutting programs and decreasing resources. — October 1st, 2018 Danny Ross a loyal contributor of Forbes.com met with Colleen McDonough, Executive Director of the ASCAP Foundation, to discuss how to put a focus on music back into children’s lives. Below a transcript of their conversation: Danny Ross: What’s the state of music education […]

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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

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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…

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- 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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Marcos Moscat is a talented musician and instructor. His approach to teaching is kind and respectful. He encourages his students…

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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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Grammy Predictions 2019

11 Creative Ways to Teach Children Music Theory

10 Artists to Watch in 2019

Kids Create Full-band sounds with Ipads

Music Thats Improves Productivity

Learning to Play Jingle Bells on the Guitar

New Christmas Songs That Will Fill You With The Holiday Spirit

4 Wonderful Effects Of Listening To Music During Pregnancy

5 Benefits of Music Lessons

How Much Does Music Help You During a Run?

Why I Make My Kids Take Music Lessons

TV Show Theme Songs Performed by Famous Musicians

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What Music Should My Child Listen To?

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