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Celebrate Music In Our Schools with a Free Lesson

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

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

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

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...

A Musician's Guide to Happiness

A Musician's Guide to Happiness

Playing music should always be a positive experience. If you take the wrong approach as a musician, however, you could find yourself frustrated and unhappy. This would be tragic. Playing music is...

Keys to Success: Music House Piano Teachers

Keys to Success: Music House Piano Teachers

Piano teachers at Music House run the gamut of music education and experience. These teachers not only teach students to play piano, they have experience as professional pianists, sharing the stag...

You Got A Musical Instrument For Christmas! So Now What?

You Got A Musical Instrument For Christmas! So Now What?

If you're one of the many people who wanted a musical instrument for Christmas--and actually received one--then you're one of the lucky ones! You may have dreams of becoming the next country music sensation, your child might be a music prodigy, or you may just want to broaden your already existent knowledge of music. Now, you'll need to learn how to play that shiny new instrument, but don't just let it sit there! Take it out of the box, give it a few strums or toots, or try to figure out how to play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."

Can Anyone Learn To Sing?

Can Anyone Learn To Sing?

If you could wave a magic wand and give yourself a better singing voice, would you do so? My guess is you're nodding your head. Most people want this, because singing is fun, creative, and social. Now, I'm sorry for the bad news but I don't have a magic wand. However, if you really want to learn to sing better, I do know a way.

Holiday Reflections from a Pianist

Holiday Reflections from a Pianist

Charles Hoeft, Music House School of Music Piano Instructor, discusses the origin of his journey in music as well as what prompts him to continue that journey: a strong sense of community and a comforting solace.

Music House Drum Teachers Are Hard To Beat

Music House Drum Teachers Are Hard To Beat

Drum teachers at Music House love teaching and inspiring students. Their strong background in music brings a treasure trove of possibilities to their students.

Performance Driven Musicians

Performance Driven Musicians

Rachel Loewen, Program Manager at Music House West, discusses why she loves to perform and thinks it's worthwhile to encourage all musicians to perform often.

Using Music Technology to Compose

Using Music Technology to Compose

Music House Guitar Teacher Becca Kephart discusses how to use and combine effects of different composing programs.