Music House Stories

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Instrument for You
If you or your child are just starting out on your musical journey, the first place you should start is by picking out which instrument to play. This is an exciting moment, as there are so many di...

Getting to Know 'Lentil Soup'
‘Lentil Soup’ isn’t just a beloved middle eastern dish - in fact, it’s the funky name for one of our Band Workshop Program’s student bands! These six students came together to put on a great show f...

The Powerful Impact Music Has on a Child's Brain Development
At its core, music is fun! It raises our spirits when we are feeling down, boosts the serotonin in our brains, and overall, just leaves us feeling better. That being said, did you know that music ...

5 Key Reasons That Private Music Lessons Really Work
If you have considered getting signed up for private music lessons online or face to face, but have been on the fence about it, we would like to explore more about the benefits. Maybe you’ve only...

4 Ideas to Help Music Students Make the Most of Their Summer Break
Summer is finally here which means it’s time for a multitude of activities perfect for the kids – camping and hiking at the local lake, hosting backyard BBQs and sleepovers, and of course, taking...

A Short History on How the Modern Guitar Got Its Shape
The guitar is arguably one of the iconic instruments, serving as a staple in modern music. Across all genres, from rock to country and yes, even some hip-hop, you will undoubtedly hear a guitar on...

Getting to Know “Caution Tape”
One of our favorite parts of teaching children here at Music House is putting bands together as a part of our Band Workshop Program. ‘Caution Tape’ is the newest group, and following their incredib...

Senior Send-off: Jackson Deardorff
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 bass student Jackson Deardorff.

Senior Send-off: Chase Wilkinson
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 drum student Chase Wilkinson.

Senior Send-off: Trevor Zinkus
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 Trevor Zinkus.

Senior Send-off: Will Kersting
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 trumpet student Will Kersting.

5 Ways That Learning Music Can Improve Your Mental Health
May is a month that brings about many things, including Mother’s Day, graduations, and of course, the onslaught of warmer weather. However, did you know that May is actually National Mental Health...