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Senior Send-off: Sam Shoemaker
We're sending off our seniors this month. They'll be graduating soon and moving on to new horizons. Whether or not they decide to continue their formal study of music, we hope they've gained valuable skills in their years at Music House. Today's send-off features guitar student Sam Shoemaker.
4 Things You Should Consider Before Learning to Play the Trumpet
The trumpet is perhaps one of the coolest instruments out there thanks to its versatility and size. Think about it: the trumpet can blend in flawlessly with so many genres of music. Jazz, rock, cl...
7 Necessary Tips to Keep Your Singing Voice Healthy
When scouring through music blogs, we read a lot of information about how to repair and maintain our musical instruments - proper cleaning techniques, handling instructions, a timeline for mainte...
The Top 4 Reasons You Should Enroll Your Child Into Music Camp This Summer
Picture this: your child is home for the summer. You have played every board game in the house three times over and refuse to pull out the Slip 'N Slide for the sixth time this week. To curb their...
Staff Spotlight: Becca Kephart
Our staff here at Music House is top-notch, and this week we’d like to feature one of our most valued team members: Director of Band Workshops, Becca Kephart! We asked her a few questions about h...
5 Essential Practice Tips for Becoming a Better Guitar Player
The guitar is undoubtedly an iconic instrument, serving as a staple in many different genres, from classic rock to pop to country. When many people think of modern music, they think of the guitar ...
A Quick Guide to Relearning the Piano After Taking a Long Hiatus
Sometimes, as musicians, we end up taking breaks away from our chosen instrument. Depending on the circumstances, some of these are longer than others, spanning just a few months or lasting even a...
The Surprising Benefits of Taking Drum Lessons as an Adult
There is an infamous adage that says ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ and well, when it comes to music, we beg to differ. Music is something that transcends various barriers and is a tool t...
The Top 7 Stage Presence Tips Perfect for Any Musician
There is nothing quite like stepping out on the stage. Whether it’s your first time, or your hundredth, it is exhilarating! You want to go out there and show off the fruits of your hard work, esp...
5 Habits to Adopt to Become a Better Piano Player
It may be a little intimidating for an adult who is starting to play the piano or taking piano lessons. Unfortunately, due to this fear, many people set themselves up for failure by limiting their...
6 Reasons Why a Musical Instrument Makes the Best Holiday Gift
Gift-giving is something that many of us struggle with. Whether you're shopping for children or adults, you want to see the genuine delight on their face when they open your gift, but finding some...
The 6 Benefits of Children Taking Music Lessons
A child somewhere on the planet takes up a guitar for the first time and learns to play. Perhaps the child will fall in love with the instrument's sound and aspires to play blues or rock music one...