Essential Piano Listening
Read more5 Essential Guitar Scales
Most students can benefit in knowing most of what they listen to is played in one of 5 scales. If you can understand and play comfortably in each of these 5 scales, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a good lead player.
Most professional guitarists hold steadfast to just a few scales or some combination of them. So it’s best to concentrate on the 5 scales listed below. These scales will allow you pull off the best lines from your favorite guitarist, but also create a base from which you can fully express yourself.
Read moreThe Spring 2019 Recital Video is Here!
To see the video: https://vimeo.com/326205098
I’d like to thank everyone who participated in making the recital a wonderful experience.
Our Performers were; (in alphabetical order)
Gillian Alvarado – Guitar/Vocal “Sugar In My Bowl”
Jason Armstrong Bass “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”
Kyle Cuevas Guitar/Vocal “Father & Son” , “Simple Gifts”
Amaya Curry Piano “Don’t Stop Believing”
Trey Dietz Piano/Guitar “Over The Hills and Far Away”, “Wish You Were Here”
Jennifer Kravitz Guitar/Vocal “Cooks”
Melanie Moses Bass “Come Together”
Aaron O’Hara Piano “Modern Prelude”, Lean On Me”
Nathan O’Hara Piano “Surfboard Boogie”, “Don’t Wanna Leave You Blues”
Dominick Polakowski Guitar “Minuet In G”
Megan Rakoczy Bass “Whipping Post”
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Accessories for the Beginning Guitarist
Besides a good teacher and practice routine, there are several other items which a beginner guitarist should have.
Below is a list of the essentials and why they’re important.
Read moreAiding your Child's Music Education
Lauren Practicing Piano
Practicing - The Parent’s Role
If you’re like many parents, getting your child to practice regularly can be, at best, challenging.
No matter how much you want your child to be musical, success often comes down to commitment, not just on the student’s behalf, but most importantly on the Parents’.
Here are a few ideas to help you get started.
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