Step-by-step guides for aspiring musicians and veteran players. Practice tips and exercises.
Feb 27 2012
Want to save $100 a year on repairs? Try cleaning your trumpet on a monthly basis; it only takes twenty minutes or less. In addition to saving money on repairs you can also save money on doctors bills by preventing pathogens that cause Trombone Player’s Lung. Who wouldn’t want to save money and their health? …
Feb 14 2012
We recently ran a post on the benefits of enrolling your child in music classes; however, we strongly feel that the benefits aren’t expressly for children. In fact, the older you are, the more beneficial playing music can be. Let’s make a distinction, first, between playing music and practicing music. When we mention playing …
Jan 26 2012
If you’re the parent of a child over the age of 8, chances are, you’ve heard your kid say: “Mommy, I want to learn how to play an instrument!!” Uh oh. To a lot of parents, these words strike fear and terror directly into the heart. Parent’s worries on this matter are not entirely unfounded …
Jan 18 2012
When do I start? And how to keep the interest? Start before they’re born Sing to your children frequently and play music. From ages 2 to 4, children’s brains crave stimulation of all kinds. Let them bang on the piano or choose a radio station. It’s important to give a child an appreciation of music. …
Jan 09 2012
Welcome to the Learn To Play Blog; a place where musicians of every level can come to gather knowledge and resources to help them in their musical pursuits. Whether you’re a weekend warrior jamming in the clubs, a beginning band student, or a parent of a musician, this blog will have a little something for …
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