The importance of music education in the elementary classroom can’t be overstated. It has been shown to improve children’s cognitive skills, academic performance, and social relationships. Yet, the traditional methods of teaching music can sometimes limit children’s understanding and appreciation of this universal language. Music education shouldn’t only be about learning to read notes and […]
Category: Other Music Blog Posts
These blog posts are about learning to play an instrument other than the piano. There are also posts about YouTube and other music related content.
How to go About Learning a String Instrument
Before the pandemic occurred, string instrument sales were in something of a decline. When it came to stringed school instruments, sales had been dipping year-on-year from 2017. When Covid arrived, there was something of a dramatic drop. According to Statista, just 233,000 stringed school instruments were sold in 2020, however, the pandemic may actually help […]
5 Tips to Get Better at Guitar
Getting better at playing guitar requires you to learn new techniques and tricks while letting go of habits that slow you down or stunt your growth. To make you a better guitarist than you are now, here are five tips you must follow. Make use of the internet The internet is such a big […]
The Best Music Games That Can Help Students Learn Actual Instruments
In 2016, a psychological study explored how music video games affected players. The research unfortunately didn’t cover whether playing such games improved the player’s musical skills. However, it found that people who played them had better music listening skills. These are important in helping musicians understand the complexities of a piece — nuances in rhythm, […]
Learning the Business Side of Making Music
Now that you’ve invested in a recording studio, as suggested by Jessica Peresta, you’re one step closer to starting your music career. However, what budding musicians often overlook is the business side of music. After all, it’s not called show business for nothing — having a successful musical career requires a certain degree of knowledge […]
The Life of a College Music Major
I’m Jacqueline Ranieri, and I’ve been an intern for Jessica at The Domestic Musician for the last month. I wanted to write about my experience in being a music major, in the hopes that it will help others realize what it’s really like. Whenever someone asks me what my major is, I tend to keep […]
Cello Bow: Handling and Maintenance
A cello bow is as fragile and delicate as any other instrument. For it to be in good sound condition, and to last long, it must be carefully handled and checked for maintenance. Whether you’re a beginner or a long-time playing veteran, your cello bow deserves some TLC. Below are some notes to guide you […]
The Best App For Music Teachers
Are you a teacher looking for a way to better engage with your music students? Do you find that getting your students to practice and keeping track of it all is a bit exhausting? Then, you need to check out this amazing app for music teachers. Practice Space helps simplify the process of music teachers […]
Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Learn To Play Drums
From the moment you were born, music has been one of the constants in life. You may not remember it perfectly, but when you were a baby, you may have had a rattle or a similar toy that you liked to shake because it made interesting sounds. Sometimes, you would even bang your toys on […]
How To Choose the Best Arranger Keyboard
Arranger keyboards are ideal for musicians who want an arrangement of audio styles in one instrument. This device allows you to change the tone by following chord changes, such as adding a drumbeat to back up the band. But, not all arranger keyboards are the same. Here are five tips to help you choose the […]