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All singers, seasoned or not, have a vocal range. Singers tend to stay within the range that sounds good — and let the rest go. You know, those high notes (and low notes) that just don’t sound as ear-pleasing as the rest of the notes they can sing. Does that mean singers are stuck with…

As a new musician, there is so much to learn about an instrument. This means learning how to care for it, how to play notes, basic music theory and reading sheet music, and so much more. Yet, despite the long list of to-dos on the checklist, it is so common for new musicians to jump…

Being able to improvise on your string instrument is a level that most musicians – even those just starting out – hope to achieve. It is impressive. It is jaw-dropping. And it can be life-changing.

  Knowing your scales is important for being able to gain a deeper understanding of music theory – and becoming more comfortable in your overall musical playing ability. In fact, scales are part of the foundation of becoming a musician.

If there is one sound that makes people holler “Harry Potter!,” it is Hedwig’s Theme. In other words, if your TV was on and you were in another room when you heard this music, you would know – without a doubt – that a Harry Potter movie was playing on your TV. It is that…

Piano scales and key signatures are two of the most foundational aspects of music theory. They are so important that nearly every music student starts off learning scales – and it is usually always the C Major scale. This is one of the easiest as it avoids all black keys on the piano.

When you learn how to play the piano, the idea of maintaining a healthy rhythm may seem far-fetched. After all, you are busy learning where the keys are, where to place your fingers, how to read the notes, and how to keep both hands doing two different things at the very same time.

The nerves and jitters mixed with excitement and – hopefully – confidence are how nearly everyone walks into their first musical theater audition. It can be scary walking onto that stage, seeing only shadows in the audience. All eyes are on you – what will you sing? Check out the best musical theatre songs here!

If you are new to guitar, then you may be overwhelmed with all there is to learn about your new instrument such as reading guitar TABs. However, between learning music theory and chords and just getting comfortable playing the guitar, beginners find themselves anxious to play a familiar tune.

Sight-reading sheet music is always a challenge. The anticipation is building as you hold the piece of music in your hand for the first time. Then, you glance over the page, turning to the next. What do you see? What catches your eye?