Music House Stories

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: 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 ...

Never Too Young to Rock
A new Music House band, comprised of 9, 10 & 11 year olds, rock the school's Overland Park Auditorium.

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.

What is Music? Music Defined by Musicians.
It's challenging to truly describe music in words. We all know how it makes us feel, and we know what we like when we hear it, but actually communicating this is the hard part. Author Victor H...

Music Lessons Help Develop 'Grit'
One of life's challenges is figuring out how to stick with something long enough to find success. Learning new things usually comes with its share of frustration, which can be a stopping poi...

Music March Madness
It’s bracket time at Music House! As many of you know, we’re currently in the midst of March Madness. Well, we’re taking this annual event and making it into our own. This March, we’ve created our very own Music House March Madness. Music House teachers and staff will be voting for their favorite musician for each “round” starting Monday, March 27.

Practice Makes Perfect
It's no surprise that learning to play a musical instrument takes practice (and a lot of it). There’s no way around it. The more you practice—if you do it right—the better you will become. Knowing ...

Celebrate Music In Our Schools with a Free Lesson
March is national Music In Our Schools Month. It's a time to promote the benefits of high quality music education programs in schools. Music House is joining the celebration by offering a great musical experience and a great deal to you.

Get In Tune with Our Woodwind and Brass Teachers
For some students, learning to play a musical instrument starts with joining band in elementary school. It's a great place to try out an instrument, and start to learn to play. For those that want to dig in and get some more in-depth training, or make sure they are learning good playing habits, finding a good private lesson teacher is a must. But what should you look for?

Looking For A Guitar Teacher? At Music House You'll Find Nirvana
Whether you are a beginner just learning your first power chord, or a more advanced student interested in taking your love of playing to the next level, Music House teachers can help you make it happen. Here's a chance to get to know each of them.

Music Playhouse: Where Fun and Learning Meet
Tap your sticks, tap your sticks 123, 123 Can you tap your sticks, can you tap your sticks Just like me, just like me. Young preschoolers tap their red rhythm sticks in unison to this famil...