We’ve all heard the stories of famed musical prodigies, from Mozart writing his first symphony at the age of eight to Stevie Wonder signing with Motown at 11. Even if your child isn’t performing with the New York Philharmonic or … Read more
Author: HB School of Music
Are Your Children Old Enough for Guitar Lessons?
Short Answer
Children who show a strong interest in music and good concentration can sometimes begin constructive music activities as early as age 4. By age 8, most children are ready.
Long Answer
While adults can learn on their own … Read more
How To Train Your Voice?
The voice is an instrument inside your body and you have to learn how to use it to get the most out of it. It’s very “physical” on the … Read more
6 Benefits of Music Lessons
Between soccer and scouts, your school-age kid’s schedule is loaded with fun activities. If you’re on the fence about adding music classes to the list, take note of the benefits that come with signing your little one up for A Few Things Every Musician Ought to Know About Stage Fright
Think back to your last big audition or performance. What do you remember feeling, moments before you walked on stage?
Heart pounding in your chest? Butterflies in your stomach? Cold, clammy hands? Feeling light-headed, tight, … Read more
Top 5 Questions About Music Lessons for Kids
In more than 10 years as a piano teacher, I’ve noticed that my students’ parents invariably ask the same basic questions. It made me realize how little material there is out there to guide those who … Read more
The Four Most Essential Barre Chords
Once you know how to play open chords like C, A, G, E, D, Em, Am, Dm and different chord forms like sus2, sus4, dom7, min7, add9, etc, it’s time to learn barre … Read more
Learn The Guitar Fingerboard Thoroughly in 16 Days
Where do you start when you want to learn to play guitar and you don’t know all the notes on the guitar strings? This article will help you to learn the guitar fingerboard thoroughly in 16 days.
Part I
Combining … Read more
What Is More Effective – Praise or Criticism?
In 1948, the UCLA men’s basketball team finished with a 12-13 record.
Hoping to turn things around, they hired a young coach named John Wooden, who had spent … Read more
The Lazy (but Smart!) Person’s Guide to Mastering Self-Control
If you watched any TV during the 90’s, you will probably remember the Lay’s potato chip challenge.
Their catchphrase was “Betcha can’t eat just one.” And as those diabolical marketing geniuses predicted, I did find it … Read more