General Topics
Tips to prepare for your next gig
Word of mouth is the best way to get people to come and see your live performance. When your live performance is awesome, the audience will tell their friends about it, both offline and online.&nbs...
Benefits of playing music in a group
We know that playing a musical instrument can have its benefits, but what about playing music in a group? Playing music with other musicians has many life long benefits. Here’s our list of advantag...
What is the best age to learn music?
Music House School supports kids music lessons as well as several other learning formats at all ages. Whether private lessons or ensemble classes, you and your child can experience the magic of performance!
Am I too old to take up the drums?
You may want to take drum lessons, but you are worried that you are too old to start! Don’t worry; you can learn to play the drums at any age. Studies have shown that there are benefits of music le...
Supercharge Your Music Learning
What makes a music student suddenly rocket to the next level? It happens all the time. Musicians usually refer to these leaps as a "breakthroughs" and they can feel almost magical. Most music stu...
Singers: Here's How to Choose the Perfect Song
Music House student, Alex Jashinski, performs the "perfect" song. When picking the perfect song to sing you’re going to find that it takes time, but it’s well worth it when you’re ready to step ...
The 21st Century Guitarist
It’s not 1974 anymore. This may seem obvious, but as a 21st-century guitar player, you should remind yourself of this constantly. Like everything in life, music is always evolving,...
Music Education: Out of the Past and Into the Future
What’s the Matter With Music Education? We've all heard the media reports of its slow death in the public schools, but what's really going on and why? Today’s school band and orchestra model was ...
A Music Practice Routine That Will Transform You
There's a lot of information on your favorite records, so dive in. Discover A New Artist There is something special about finding your new favorite band. We’ve all been there. You're flippi...
Become a Happier Person By Listening To Music
Brandon Vogt, Music House School of Music guitar Instructor, talks about ways to open your mind to new musical worlds via meditation. Learn a few tips that will help you get started.
Listening:Â The Most Important Thing
What's the last song you listened to? Listening to music is the most important part of being a musician. Not practice. Not theory. Not even performance. As a teacher, I frequently ask my students ...
Three Tips For Overcoming Stage Fright
Kim Foskett, Music House School of Music oboe Instructor, tackles an obstacle that all musicians, from beginners to pros, eventually face: stage fright. But never fear (pun intended). She has some rock solid tips that are sure to boost your confidence.