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Westlake Village, CA 91362

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October 25, 2021Music News and Articles famous musicians, halloween, halloween costume, halloween costumes, iconic stars, music, music halloween costumes, musicians by admin

Legendary Musicians: Halloween Costume Ideas

Choosing a Halloween costume is like choosing a new identity! For one spooky night you get to dress up and be whoever you want. And what’s more fun than pretending to be a rockstar musician? Beyoncé, Britney Spears, or Justin Bieber are all great ideas. But going back in time can be really exciting too — especially when it comes to paying homage to an iconic singer. — October 25th, 2021 Today we want to share 10 iconic musicians you should dress as […]

May 18, 2021Music Education artists, music learning, music lessons, music study, musical, musical instrument, musical instruments, musicians by admin

How to Be a Better Musician

If you want to have a career as a successful musician, you need to be willing to put in the time and effort it demands! Whether you’ve been playing your chosen instrument for years, or you’re just getting started, there is always room for improvement. So if you want to become a pro or are looking to develop your skills, this post is for you! — May 18th, 2021 Below we share some handy tips and tricks to help you […]

February 9, 2021Music News and Articles high-paying jobs, music, music gigs, music industry, music lessons, musicians by admin

High Paying Music Jobs

We’ve all heard the “starving artist” cliche. Even though it can be challenging to make a living in the music industry, there are many high-paying music jobs out there! You just need to know where to look… — February 9th, 2021 There are plenty of opportunities in the music industry, and not all of them entail being the one headlining the tours. As you already know, it takes a village (literally) to launch tours, record music, and develop talent. So, […]

October 30, 2020Music News and Articles artists, cool music facts, music, music facts, music history, musicians by admin

15 Interesting and Surprising Music Facts

Music is one of the most powerful things the world has to offer, it is a universal language. And so, to honor the power of music here’s a list of 20 facts about music, music history, famous musicians, and more that you will certainly find surprising! — October 30th, 2020 1. According to scientific studies, music helps us to regulate emotions. 2. In 2008, Musician Jack Johnson donated 100% of his tour profits to charity. 3. Michael Jackson composed hundreds […]

November 21, 2019Live Performance, Music News and Articles, Uncategorized artist, music, music article, musical explanations, musicians, performer by admin

Strategies for Coping With Stage Fright

Your breath speeds up, your pulse races. Your throat tightens as your palms sweat, and you feel sick to your stomach. Do not worry. It is called stage fright! Learn how to cope with it, so it does not drown out your performance. November 21st, 2019 It is very common for artists to suffer from stage fright, especially at the beginning of their careers. It is entirely reasonable and quite understandable to be nervous. Nonetheless, you cannot let it affect […]

September 23, 2019Music Education, Music News and Articles music, music education, music learning, musical explanations, musical instrument, musicians by admin

Families of Musical Instruments

As you know musical instruments are grouped into families based on how they make sounds. But what you may not know is that some instruments do not quite fit into a group — below you will understand why! September 24th, 2019 1. Brass Brass instruments are usually made of brass, hence the name. However, in some cases, they can also be made of other metals. The brass instruments make sounds when air is blown inside; to do so, our lips […]

September 19, 2019Music Education, Music News and Articles music, music article, musical instrument, musicians, travel, travel tips by admin

Tips for Flying with Your Musical Instrument

We have all been there… Wanting to go on vacation with our musical instrument but not knowing if it will be handled correctly or if it is the best thing to do. Luckily for you, we came across a great list of tips by the Incorporated Society of Musicians. So, keep on reading! September 19th, 2019 1. Check the airline’s hand luggage policy Of course, this applies only to small instruments such as a violin, flute, guitar, and so on. […]

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 […]

January 17, 2018Music Education article, artists, how to, interesting music article, learning music, music, music articles, music learning, music posts, music tips, musicians, playing music, tips by admin

11 Tips for Practice Time

We all know that practice makes perfect! Any successful musician will tell you that to excel in your instrument you should practice regularly. — January 18, 2018 We came across this handy article written by Espie Estrella for Thought Co. with great tips to keep in mind before, during and after every practice session: 1. Aim to practice every day 2. Never forget your finger exercises and warm-ups 3. Practice for at least 20 minutes daily 4. Listen to your body 5. […]

June 30, 2017Music News, Music News and Articles article, artists, interesting music article, marketing, music, music articles, musicians, social media, technology, trends by admin

The Impact of Technology and Social Media on the Music Industry

The music industry is an unrecognizable place compared to just 10 years ago. — June 30, 2017 For an artist like Ne-Yo, who first tasted success in the early noughties, the transition has been hard to witness. I recently heard him speak at Web Summit alongside fellow music artist Tinie Tempah, Hans-Holger Albrecht, the CEO of Deezer, and Eric Wahlforss, the CTO of SoundCloud. While Ne-Yo, in particular, came across as slightly grumpy about the ‘good old days’ of the […]

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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Legendary Musicians: Halloween Costume Ideas

How to Be a Better Musician

High Paying Music Jobs

15 Interesting and Surprising Music Facts

Strategies for Coping With Stage Fright

Families of Musical Instruments

Tips for Flying with Your Musical Instrument

Learning to Play Jingle Bells on the Guitar

11 Tips for Practice Time

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

I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class

I highly recommend 123 Rock to anyone looking for a music teacher!

123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

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