Few pieces of Western music have been as beloved as much as Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which first premiered in 1824. Yet, 190 years later we still debate its meaning. It is Beethoven’s only vocal symphony and it is also his last.  It is big and loud and “wildly unstable.”  It projects a sense of calm then turns recklessly loud, and yet makes the audience feel triumphant at its closing. Some believe it was a political statement against European governments. Other

If you have given your child the gift of music lessons this holiday season, congratulations! You and your child are in for a rewarding...

4-year-old Kai gives a riveting performance of Bruno Mars’ “Grenade” on his youtube video sensation, and then again in front of a live audience on this Ellen show.  This boy has an impressive handle on language and expressiveness for his age.  These are some of the skills young people can build in singing lessons, along with intonation, breath control, tone, and broadening the range.  But besides developing a pretty-sounding voice, voice lessons are a great way to help child

Want to evaluate children’s grammar skills? Start by examining their rhythm. A unique study by researchers from the Vanderbilt Kennedy...

Science is proving again why we might be the worst judge of our own voice. The truth is we hear our own voice differently from everyone else. Do you remember the first time you heard your own talking or singing voice in a recording? It could be a recital video or simply a voicemail message. Chances are you were surprised about how high it sounded and you didn’t like it. Also, there’s also a good possibility that no one else seemed surprised by your tone. A recent SciSchow seg

It turns out that singing your favorite song and going to a concert may help you live a longer, healthier and happier life.   A research...

In a time when seats are getting smaller, we’re getting charged more for checking in our baggage and meals are no longer offered, it seems like travelers can never gain a victory with the airline industry.   Now, we—especially musicians—finally have a reason to celebrate! The U.S. Department of Transportation recently ruled that musical instruments are considered carry-on luggage, which means that they can be stored in the overhead bin. Those who play a large instrument, such

Lydian Nadhaswaram is an incredibly talented young musician. At only 9 years old he plays the piano, drums, and guitar and practices religiously every day. Lydian’s father is a music educator and has trained his children to be dedicated and talented musicians. Here is Lydian performing Fantasie Impromptu by composer Fredrick Chopin.   Are you ready to sign up for lessons? See Our Rates. | Questions? Contact us. Interested in lessons?   Learn more!   | Questions?   Contact us

“ The Most Unwanted Song ” is a song created by artists Komar and Melamid and composer Dave Soldier in 1997. The song was designed to incorporate lyrical and musical elements that were annoying to most people. These elements included bagpipes, cowboy music, an opera singer rapping, and a children’s choir that urged listeners to go shopping at Wal-Mart. Komar & Melamid and David Soldier‘s list of undesirable elements included holiday music, bagpipes, pipe organ, a children’s c

Just when we thought we had the music tastes of our feline friends all figured out, new research comes out that makes us rethink our...

We know that a lack of exercise can weaken leg, arm and back muscles and affect an athlete’s performance. Now science has shown any...

Joey Alexander. This is a name you may want to remember in years to come. 12 year old Joey was featured as a jazz pianist on the 2016 Grammy Awards show. Indonesian born Joey had already performed in front of thousands worldwide, including presidents and dignitaries. He was even nominated for two Grammy awards that year. Joey began playing piano at six years old, his parents consider his abilities a “gift from God”. Here’s Joey playing at the 2016 Grammy Awards . Interested

The tweet you hear from a certain bird is more than just a beautiful noise. This small, chunky bird is applying rules of music theory...

Jackie Silberg is an Early Childhood Specialist.  Her expertise is in brain and literacy development for young children and developmental...

With the way that schools in California (and other states) have been gutting/removing their music programs, you would think that people...

When Frozen was dubbed into 41 languages, it meant that 41 singers had to be selected for the popular favorite “ Let it Go .”  Hear 25 of the vocalists in 25 different languages.  It is really amazing to listen to one take of the song, with 25 different voices & languages all patched together.  Even though these are 25 vocalists, their voices meld into one. According to the Hollywood Reporter, “ Let it Go ” composer Robert Lopez is grateful that the animated hit’s 41 foreign-

The Internet has been abuzz with a new musical instrument that has an interesting name and packs a serious sound. Turkish musician Görkem Şen created the Yaybahar and demonstrated its sound on a video that has since gone viral. The instrument is impossibly large and looks deceptively simple. It seems to be made of sticks and drum covers and just when you’re ready to disregard its ability to produce any sound, Şen brings out his bow and starts playing. The sound is deep, full

SEATTLE Reports “Kids are resilient, but sometimes they need a little nudge. For a Seattle boy who recently became very sick, that extra...

A lot of folks believe that if they sing out of tune it can never be corrected – they either “have it” or they don’t.  This is simply not...

The art of street performing dates all the way back to ancient times. There was no live tweeting, periscope, or “going viral” back then but these performers often made their living entertaining curious onlookers. They make balloon animals, dance, paint, sing, play instruments, charm snakes, tell stories, do magic tricks and much more. The custom is that those passing by show their appreciation by dropping a few dollars into a jar for the artist. These days there are few place