The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread joy and merriment than through the magic of music? Whether you’re gathering with loved ones around a crackling fireplace, attending a festive gathering, or simply enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, the right holiday tunes can elevate the atmosphere. In this blog post,…

The power of music can be truly transformative, allowing us to connect with our emotions and express ourselves in a way that words cannot. But as a music teacher, I often see my students struggle to fully engage with the music they are playing. They get bogged down in technicalities and lose sight of the…

  In remembrance of the Fourth of July, which is the day that the United States of America gained its independence from England in 1776, I want to bring attention to a very important song that often rouses and evokes great pride in those who hear it. I am of course talking about the national…

It’s one thing to be able to play an instrument and another to sing, but when you can do both, you certainly can wow an audience. Even though it’s not uncommon for singers to also play instruments, most of the time they play guitar or bass, and to be quite frank, it’s almost expected. So…

Now that the weather is a little warmer and life around is alive and well, it just makes a person want to sing out loud. Now, you could just sing along to your favorite music, but if you really want to know what’s better to sing along to, it’s musicals. Musicals are like the modern-day…

  If music wasn’t made to be taken everywhere we go, then cars wouldn’t have stereos; Sony wouldn’t have created the Walkman; and Apple wouldn’t have mastered the wireless earphones with their Airpods. Movement, activities, the passing of time, they’re all enhanced with the playing of music. Music colors our experiences and adds depth to…

Recently, I was listening to some of my favorite albums on Spotify and realized that they were released in the same year of 1971. Coincidence? I began to look into it a bit more and again realized that more were released that year, as well. And as it turns out, many more. It seems like…

For many musicians, winning an award is proof that their talent and hard work has come around full circle. Even though being recognized by music institutions is not something that musicians necessarily strive to accomplish, when it happens it’s often a pleasant surprise. Among the many music award institutions there are the Grammy Awards, the…