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May 6, 2021Music Education music education, music excercises, music lessons, music tips, musical explanations, practice, practicing music by admin

Training Exercises to Help Develop Your Ear

A perfectly trained ear is one of the most significant assets you can have as a musician or artist. Yet, many musicians don’t take the time to develop their ear! Instead, they rely on other abilities such as technical proficiency, experience, and gear. But, you’ll feel a lot more confident if you don’t have to rely on them. — May 6th, 2021 Below we will share three exercises that can help you train and develop your ear. But, first thing’s […]

April 6, 2021Live Performance, Music News and Articles broadway musicals, music, music performance, musical, musical explanations, musical theather, musicals by admin

The Greatest Musicals Ever Performed on Broadway, Ranked!

Ranker.com recently released a list ranking the best musicals to ever run on stage! — whether on Broadway, the West End, or in small-town theaters worldwide. If you are a musical theater enthusiast like us, it is a list worth reading! — April 6th, 2021 The greatest musicals combine music, dancing, incredible stories, and a fantastic cast. And according to ranker.com, the best Broadway musicals are a cross-section of classic musicals like Les Miserables or Cats and new favorites like […]

March 29, 2021Live Performance, Music Education, Music News and Articles artists, music, music education, music learning, musical explanations, singer, singing excercises, singing tips, vocalist, vocalizing by admin

The Three-Day Rule: Performance Tips for Singers

Cari Cole, CEO/Founder of CCVM: Label w/o Walls, singer/songwriter, and celebrity vocal coach of Grammy winners, recently published a list of tips and hacks for singers. It is designed to help artists get their vocal cords ready before a performance, and many renowned artists swear by it! — March 29th, 2021 The three-day rule is Cari’s magic formula, one she has used with clients over the past three decades. It’s a list of the dos and don’ts you should follow […]

March 9, 2021Music News and Articles careers is music, music, music article, music learning, musical explanations by admin

Sound Advice: The Music Industry is No Piece of Cake

Nickelback once said: “We all just wanna be big rock stars / And live in hilltop houses, driving 15 cars.” But, the reality of stardom is very different. There are many things musicians and artists need to overcome to become famous or “relevant.” The truth is that to make it in music, you need to be prepared for the pitfalls. — March 9th, 2021 Last week “Sound Advice” – a new handbook for aspiring musicians by journalist Rhian Jones and […]

March 5, 2021Music News and Articles music, music re, music science, music study, musical explanations, science and music, scientific research by admin

Benefits of Listening to Music

As we mentioned before, listening to music benefits us individually and collectively. And today, we want to share what research tells us about the power of music to improve our physical, mental, and emotional health. Do you want to find out more? Keep on reading! — March 5th, 2021 In 2009, archaeologists excavating a cave in southern Germany uncovered a flute carved from a vulture’s wing bone. The delicate artifact is the oldest known musical instrument on earth — indicating […]

February 25, 2021Music Education children development, guitar lessons, music classes, music lessons, musical explanations, piano lessons, playing musical instruments, practicing music by admin

How Often Should My Child Practice?

How often should a student be practicing? It is a common question we receive from parents and older students alike. And while there is no definitive answer, practice is a crucial part of the music educational journey. So, please keep reading to find out what we recommend! — February 25th, 2021 All students should practice at least five-six days a week. How long each daily session is, depends on the child’s age. Typically speaking, young children, ages 3 and 4, […]

January 14, 2021Music Education basic music theory, fun music lessons, music, music for beginners, music in schools, music lessons, musical explanations by admin

Harmony vs. Melody vs. Rhythm

Music theory is a complex and extensive subject. So, it is best to learn the basics before diving into advanced music theory. The building blocks for music composition include harmony, melody, and rhythm. — January 14th, 2021 Understanding three core concepts harmony, melody, and rhythm will help you learn the basics of music theory. Thus, let’s get started! What is harmony? Harmony is when multiple notes or voices play simultaneously to produce a new sound. The combined sounds in harmonies […]

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 […]

November 6, 2020Music News and Articles dancing, good modd music, music, music article, music therapy, music tips, musical explanations by admin

Music Therapy at Home

Music therapy is a field of medicine where music is used to treat various conditions, much as a physical therapist might treat a patient. You can use some of their techniques to inspire your healing and manage your mental health. — November 6th, 2020 Below four tips to use music for healing purposes: 1. Put your creativity to good use! Performing music often is more potent than listening to music. Hence, if playing music is something that interests you, then […]

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 […]

September 10, 2020Uncategorized music, music article, music benefits, music study, musical explanations, science and music, science study, scientific research by admin

How Music Helps You Heal

It is said that music can get us through anything! It is good at relieving stress, anxiety, sadness, and other negative emotional states. Doctors even prescribe music as it can help us heal! — September 10th, 2020 Daniel Levitin, Ph.D., a neuroscientist at McGill University in Canada and author of, explains that the state of a surgery a patient is in before the operation very much predicts the outcome. Usually, doctors give their patients a mild sedative such as Valium to settle […]

August 19, 2020Music Education, Music News and Articles music, music excercises, music news, music study, musical explanations, musical instrument, practice, practicing music by admin

Maximize Your Music Practice Time!

More often than not, our busy lifestyle gets in the way, and we have little to no time to practice our music. But, every good musician will say that to master an instrument, you must practice A LOT. So below, we will share a few tips that will help you maximize your practice time! — August 19th, 2020 1. Set Your Environment It is always a good idea to set the environment for your practice, especially if you get easily […]

August 6, 2020Music News and Articles bingewatch, music, music documentaries, musical explanations, musicdocumentaries, mustwatch, netflix, netflix show by admin

6 Music Documentaries to Watch on Netflix.

Now that we are spending so much time at home, we thought it was the right time to share an impressive list curated by The New York times featuring 6 excellent documentaries you can binge-watch on Netflix. — August 6th, 2020 There is a wide variety of concerts available on Netflix, including “Springsteen on Broadway,” Beyoncé’s “Homecoming,” and “Justin Timberlake + the Tennessee Kids.” However, performances alone don’t tell the entire story of a musical act or a musician’s life. […]

July 23, 2020Music News and Articles music research, music science, musical explanations, science, science and music, science study, scientific research, study by admin

Music: Medicine for Your Heart

The American College of Cardiology recently conducted a study with patients who suffered from post-infarction angina, and the results were fascinating! — July 23rd, 2020 Nearly 700,000 people survive a heart attack in the U.S. each year, and it is estimated that roughly 1 in 9 heart attack survivors experience subsequent episodes of chest pain and anxiety within the first 48 hours. But, thanks to a recent study conducted by the American College of Cardiology, we now know music can […]

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 […]

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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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musical explanations

Training Exercises to Help Develop Your Ear

The Greatest Musicals Ever Performed on Broadway, Ranked!

The Three-Day Rule: Performance Tips for Singers

Sound Advice: The Music Industry is No Piece of Cake

Benefits of Listening to Music

How Often Should My Child Practice?

Harmony vs. Melody vs. Rhythm

5 Benefits of Listening to Music While Studying

Music Therapy at Home

Reasons You Should Take Up A Musical Instrument

How Music Helps You Heal

Maximize Your Music Practice Time!

6 Music Documentaries to Watch on Netflix.

Music: Medicine for Your Heart

Educational Music Apps for Children

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

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