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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 […]

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

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 […]

May 6, 2022Music Video, Uncategorized mother day, mothers day, music, music video, musical, playing music, songs for mom by admin

Songs Dedicated to Moms

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which means you’re probably looking for a sweet way to show your mom a little extra love. Whether you’re looking for a playlist for Mother’s Day brunch or need some inspiration for your card, we’ve got you covered! Here, are a number of popular hits dedicated to moms. — Friday, May 6th “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift “Mother” by Kacey Musgraves “The Wish” by Bruce Springsteen “Mama’s Song” by Carrie Underwood “Mama […]

April 26, 2022Music News and Articles music education, music learning, music study, playing music by admin

How Our Taste in Music Changes Over a Lifetime

A recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge shows that musical tastes shift as we age. Teenage years were defined by “intense” music, then early adulthood by “contemporary” and “mellow” as they search for close relationships increases, with “sophisticated” and “unpretentious” allowing us to project status and family values later in life. — Tuesday, April 26th The rise in music consumption over the last 100 years has made what you listen to an important personality trait. For many people, […]

April 24, 2022Chord Charts - Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano and Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano Chords chord chart, chords for guitar, chords for piano, music, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

How to play “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals

April 22, 2022Music Education down syndrome, interesting music article, music, music ad down syndrome, music article, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Breaking Down Boundaries with Music

Music therapy is a type of therapy that intertwines music with its therapeutic techniques. Music therapy is proven to help people with Down Syndrome to improve with social and communication skills, coordination skills, and learning skills. Today, we’ll share a bit more information on how music therapy enhances the life of people with special needs. — Tuesday, April 22nd Research supports evidence that shows that music therapy helps to benefit: • Social and Communication Skills Some of the ways it helps people […]

April 12, 2022Music Education music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, playing music by admin

The Six Stages of Learning a Song

You need to go through six crucial stages to learn a song truly. From learning lyrics to total ownership of the piece! Today, we’ll go over these six stages with you for easy understanding. — Tuesday, April 12th 1) Learning lyrics, melody, phrasing, and structure In other words, learning “when” and “what” to sing to get through the song from start to finish successfully. Even if one has to think about it. 2) Internalizing lyrics, melody, phrasing, and structure. Once one […]

March 31, 2022Music Education music, music article, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

5 Reasons You Should Take Up a Musical Instrument

Learning to play a musical instrument has many advantages – building your confidence, improving your memory, or broadening your social circle. Here are some reasons you should consider taking up a musical instrument. — Wednesday, March 31st 1. Playing an instrument makes you smarter! Many studies show a correlation between musical training and academic success in children and adults. Consequently, we can say that learning to play an instrument stimulates the brain, improving functions like memory and abstract reasoning skills. […]

March 29, 2022Chord Charts - Piano and Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano Chords, Uncategorized chord chart, chord chart and lyrics, chord charts, music, music education, piano chord chart, playing music by admin

How to play “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold

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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…

- Angie, parent

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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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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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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

10 Classical Music Tracks that are Perfect for Exercising!

How to play “As It Was” by Harry Styles

Songs Dedicated to Moms

How Our Taste in Music Changes Over a Lifetime

How to play “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals

Breaking Down Boundaries with Music

The Six Stages of Learning a Song

5 Reasons You Should Take Up a Musical Instrument

How to play “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold

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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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