One of the most common instruments to learn worldwide is the piano. It is an amazing instrument that can harness the range of an orchestra – right at your fingertips. Whether you want to play Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, or more, you can play it on a piano. So, if you have a child, and… Read more »
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Why to Take Piano Lessons Online
You have wanted for you or your child to take piano lessons. You love the way the piano sounds, the kind of music played on it, and its tremendous impact on the education of young students. Piano lessons are phenomenal for helping a student raise their IQ, grades, test scores, confidence, develop multi-tasking ability, enjoy… Read more »
Drum Lessons – Are they too loud to learn?
Your son or daughter just told you that they want to take drum lessons. They get excited whenever they hear drums, they love its sound, and they keep begging you to learn. You might have thought – “No way! Drums are too loud!” Well, I have great news for you. Playing the drums doesn’t have… Read more »
Why to Take Piano Lessons as an Adult
You are an adult. You have always wanted to take piano lessons, but you have a busy career. You are married. You have children, and you feel the stressors of life each week. You think you will have to wait until you are 50 or 60 to find free time for piano, but since someone… Read more »
The 5 Mistakes to Avoid With Music Lessons
Thanks for downloading this article, and I’m so excited that you are searching for music lessons! Music lessons make a tremendous impact on people’s lives, and I believe they will benefit you greatly. Music lessons help with increasing IQ, self-esteem, thinking skills, raising school grades, perseverance, decreasing anxiety or depression, and so much more. Through… Read more »
Wacky Pianos Around the World
When you think of a piano, you might think of a glossy black baby grand or a small upright piano. These pianos are beautiful and iconic in the world of music, but did you know that there are some…unconventional pianos out there, too? Let’s take a look at some of these wacky pianos. The Rocking… Read more »
Understanding the Trombone
Hello all! Once again, I am Zachary Belles, and I am the Brass Instructor here at the Jerry Evans School of Music. Today we will be talking about different aspects of the trombone and why knowing them matters to you. Last time we visited embouchure and went over it very thoroughly, and today we will… Read more »
Tuning the Piano
You are probably familiar with the sound of an out-of-tune piano unless you’ve only ever used or heard electric pianos. It might remind you of a scary movie, a haunted house, or even an old saloon. For some, it’s a nostalgic sound that reminds you of a piano that your grandparents owned but never used. … Read more »
Embouchure: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
My name is Zachary Belles, and I recently starting teaching the students in our brass program here at the JESM. There are many things that define a brass player whether it be trumpet, trombone, tuba, or any other instrument in the brass family. However, when someone first picks up an instrument they might ask themselves… Read more »
The Science of Soundproofing: Simple Tips for the Musician’s Home
Whether you’re married to a musician, raising one or are a musical master yourself, the noise of even a well-played instrument can impact your roommates, neighbors, or family. Even playing all the way across the house may not be far enough to muffle the sound, and things could be a lot worse if you’re in… Read more »
