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Ear Training Exercises for Young Musicians: A Fun Path to Musical Mastery
Ear training is an essential skill for any musician, but it's especially important for young musicians who are just beginning their musical journey. Developing a strong musical ear helps children understand pitch, rhythm, harmony, and melody, enabling them to play and create music with greater ease and confidence. However, ear training doesn't have to be a dry, tedious exercise—there are plenty of fun and engaging ways to incorporate it into a young musician's routine.
How to Prepare for an Instrumental Performance Exam: A Comprehensive Guide
Preparing for an instrumental performance exam like the Rockschool, ABRSM, Trinity or Stage 2 of the UK 11+ Music Aptitude test can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting out, having a structured approach can make a world of difference. This blog will guide you through the key steps to ensure you’re well-prepared and confident when the big day arrives.
What Parents and Students Should Know Before Choosing A-Level Music Technology
A-Level Music Technology is an exciting and dynamic course that blends creativity with technical skills, offering students a deep dive into the world of music production, sound engineering, and digital audio technology. For students passionate about music and technology, this course can be a perfect pathway to developing valuable skills for various career opportunities. However, it’s important to fully understand what’s involved before making the decision to study A-Level Music Technology.
The Art of Arranging Pop and Rock Songs: A Guide for Musicians
Arranging a pop or rock song is like sculpting a block of marble. The raw material is the melody, chords, and lyrics, but it's the arrangement that shapes these elements into something unique, engaging, and memorable. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a seasoned producer, or simply someone who loves to tinker with music, mastering the art of arrangement is crucial. Here’s how to approach it.
How to Keep Kids Musically Engaged During Summer Holidays
Summer holidays are a time of freedom, rest, adventure, and fun for kids. For children with a love for music, the summer break offers an excellent opportunity to dive deeper into their musical interests. Here’s how you can keep your kids musically engaged during the summer holidays.
How to read and feel dotted rhythm!
Learn how to work out dotted rhythm in ABRSM Online Music Theory exams
Make your scales and arpeggio practice more FUN!
Step-by-step guide on how to improve your piano sight reading skills
Work out your intervals like a Pro! (Part 2)
Learn how to work out intervals in ABRSM Online Music Theory exams
Work out your intervals like a Pro!(Part 1)
Learn how to work out intervals in ABRSM Online Music Theory exams
Smash your Sight Reading! A step-by-step guide on how to improve your piano sight reading skills
Step-by-step guide on how to improve your piano sight reading skills
Memorise Your Minor Scales and Key Signatures!
Learn how to memorise your Minor Sharp and Flat Scales and Key Signatures!
Become the Best Key Signature Identifier
Learn how to memorise Your Major Scales and Key Signatures and why they are so important for musicians!