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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 8, 2022Music Education, Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music article, musical explanations, songwriting by admin

How Songwriters Make Money

Whether or not they’re also artists, songwriters can make money in a few different ways: performance royalties, streaming royalties, and publishing deals. — Thursday, September 8th Performance Royalties Songwriters earn performance royalties whenever their song is played in a public setting, whether as a live performance or a recording. So a performance royalty is generated whenever a song is played: Live by you or another performer On TV or a video streaming platform (AKA sync licensing) Through the speakers at […]

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 […]

August 12, 2022Music Education music, music education, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Tips for Parents of Young Musicians

Getting your kids interested in music is not always easy. But, if you have a young musician at home, there are many things that you as a parent can do to contribute to that passion. Here, we go over a few tips that will help you guide your child into the wonderful world of music-making. — Friday, August 12th Choosing the right instrument First things first, you need to choose the right instrument! Ask your child what sounds they like […]

August 3, 2022Music News and Articles music, music videos, musical, playing music, songs, summer sogs by admin

Greatest Summer Songs of All Time

No season inspires songwriters quite like the summer. If most music is ultimately about conveying a sense of freedom, there’s no time of year that better represents that feeling. From surf-rock anthems to sweaty hip-hop bangers, these are the greatest summer songs ever made, according to Timeout.com — Wednesday, August 3rd 1. ‘(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay’ by Otis Redding 2. ‘Under the Boardwalk’ by the Drifters 3. ‘Summertime’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince 4. ‘Summer in the City’ […]

July 14, 2022Uncategorized interesting music article, music, playing music, tiktok, tiktoksongs, trending artists, trending songs by admin

Top 5 Trending TikTok Songs: Summer 2022

Ready to find out what songs are trending on TikTok? According to recent research done by Bystesights, the following 10 songs are all the craze right now! — Thursday, July 14th 1. About Damn Time – Lizzo Spurring a viral dance challenge, the newest track from American singer Lizzo is one of the fastest-growing sounds this summer. 2. As It Was – Harry Styles Ex-One Directioner Harry Styles dropped his latest single, As It Was lately, and safe to say, it’s a bop. It includes a […]

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 […]

June 23, 2022Music Education interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Ways to Help You Master Rhythm

Rhythm is a vital aspect of learning music. But, often rhythm can be the hardest bit to learn! Students usually enjoy playing the chords, but it is the rhythm of the melody that most of them struggle with the most. More so, reading rhythm and feeling rhythm are two separate things.So, we’re going to look at four techniques you can start using today to improve your sense of rhythm and timing when you play music. — Tuesday, June 14th 1. […]

June 14, 2022Music News artists, interesting music article, music, music learning, musical explanations, musician, playing music by admin

5 Main Problems New Artists Face with Social Media

The modern musician must learn to juggle engaging audiences on social media while writing, recording, or performing songs. But, how do you use these platforms to grow your reach without getting frustrated? Here, we go over a few tips on how artists can use social media to build strong relationships with their fans by fixing some of the main problems they face while on these social media platforms. — Tuesday, June 14th Problem #1: Social media can be distracting Overuse […]

June 9, 2022Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music article, music learning, musical, musical explanations by admin

The Emotional Impact of Music in Movies

Music has always played a pivotal role in audiovisual projects! Whether a film, a short film, a documentary project, or even an ad, music is always present to some degree. Music in audiovisual projects is highly linked with the emotional impact the project intends to deliver. — Thursday, June 10th It doesn’t take much to realize that we have plenty of songs and musical pieces from movies in our minds. Most of them remind us of a specific individual, time […]

June 1, 2022Music Education, Music News interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, musical explanations by admin

Types of Music Licenses

Music licenses are the primary way artists can receive royalties for their music by giving legal permission to someone who’d like to use their work. There are six types of licenses that someone can use for various purposes; keep reading to find out more! — Wednesday, May 1st Here are the six primary forms of music licenses, along with how they’re used in a practical sense: Synchronization License (Sync License) This licensing method refers to music that will be used […]

May 27, 2022Music News, Music Video music, musical, playing music, playlists by admin

10 Classical Music Tracks that are Perfect for Exercising!

Classical music can be dismissed genre when choosing a training playlist. But with its pacy tempos, stirring melodies, and inspiring instrumentals, there are many great pieces to get the adrenaline pumping and put you in the right frame of mind for a run, swim, climb or gym session. Today, we’ll share a few pieces to get you going! — Friday, May 27th The Marriage of Figaro Overture – Mozart Chariots of Fire – Vangelis The Four Seasons, Spring – Vivaldi […]

May 24, 2022Chord Charts - Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano and Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano Chords, Guitar - Sheet Music chord chart, chord charts, music, music sheets, musical, musical explanations, playing music by admin

How to play “As It Was” by Harry Styles

May 20, 2022Music News and Articles, Music Video children music, children playlist, music, music education, music for kids, music videos, musical, playlist by admin

Great Kids’ Songs to Get Your Family Moving

So, while you may lose a lot of life’s pleasures when you become a parent (sleep being chief among them), you can still have good musical taste and cater to your kids’ playlist. We want to share our favorites from an extensive list published by TimeOut to help you on your way and get the kids moving without making your ears bleed! — Friday, May 20th 1. ‘The Rainbow Connection’ by Jim Henson 2. ‘Baby Shark’ by Pinkfong 3. ‘Chugga Chugga […]

May 10, 2022Music Education, Music Video how to play piano, learning piano, music, piano, piano songs by admin

Easy Pop Songs To Learn On Piano In 2022

The piano is a very popular instrument to learn, and its versatility allows for a range of music to be played, from classical to rock, for beginners and professionals alike. So, if you are looking to learn new songs or are just starting with your piano lessons, here’s a list of some easy-to-learn pop songs from across the decades! — Tuesday, May 10th 1. Yesterday – The Beatles 2. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley 3. Don’t […]

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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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How to play “September” by Taylor Swift

How Songwriters Make Money

Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

Tips for Parents of Young Musicians

Greatest Summer Songs of All Time

4 Steps To Learn To Play Guitar

Ways to Help You Master Rhythm

5 Main Problems New Artists Face with Social Media

The Emotional Impact of Music in Movies

Types of Music Licenses

10 Classical Music Tracks that are Perfect for Exercising!

How to play “As It Was” by Harry Styles

Great Kids’ Songs to Get Your Family Moving

Easy Pop Songs To Learn On Piano In 2022

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

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