For every Carrie Underwood who shoots to fame after wowing audiences and judges on “American Idol” there is a William Hung who is laughed...

The British Broadcasting Corporation is concerned that children do not know enough about classical music. They’re trying to fix that...

When you see your local high school choir or marching band perform, look at the makeup of the young performers. Chances are you will find...

A book from a New York Times reporter questions the notion of “good” study habits and may have you rethink how you practice for your...

Chad Erickson lives several thousand miles from California but his spirit of determination can inspire us all. Erickson was a talented...

Do you keep a journal of your music lessons? Chances are a teacher from The Music Junction has recommended it because chronicling your...

We know Pinterest is a great site for planning a wedding, looking for new recipes and those who crave a do-it-yourself project. But have...

Even when you are not actively listening to classical music you are still benefiting from it. Does that make sense? Let us explain. The University of Southern California’s news page cited several studies that show the benefits of passively listening to classical music. One study published in Human Physiology found that children who listened to an hour of classical music a day had greater levels of relaxation, even if they were never explicitly told to pay attention to it. A

We have been fortunate lately to have so many new releases of music-related movies and documentaries. We were completely inspired by Alive Inside and were intrigued by William H. Macy’s Rudderless. Now there’s a new documentary that shows the value of music education. Some Kind of Spark by Ben Niles follows five kids living in some of New York City’s poorest communities who receive special instruction from Juilliard's Music Advancement Program. The renowned program provides

We’ve discovered that American parents aren’t the only ones who struggle to get their older kids to play music. We came across an article...

At The Music Junction we enjoy having students of all ages and believe music making is a good hobby for everyone. After all, it is well...