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Branching out!

With the new school year upon us, this is a month of renewal for lots of us.  Take time this month to renew your passion for music by branching out and exploring exciting musical opportunities -- check out the ideas below to get started! Check out a new artist or style of music: Your teacher can probably suggest some new artists or styles to listen to.  The more we listen to music, t...

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Dynamics. Say it LOUDER!

Dynamics: Say it louder!

Dynamics generally refer to volume in music - how loud or soft a note is played.  Dynamics originates from the Greek word 'dynamikos', which means powerful.  Used in music, the 'power' with which you sing a note or press a key will result in a certain dynamic level.  Because the musical language is Italian, we use Italian words to designa...

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Got Rhythm?

Got Rhythm?

Gershwin said it right in his jazz standard: "I Got Rhythm, I Got Music!"  The more attuned we are to the rhythm of a song, the more musical it begins to feel.  Notes become less choppy, our fingers and mind feel focused and relaxed and we begin to play more naturally.  Rhythm is a tricky aspect of learning any instrument -- but add in notes, hand coordinati...

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Music Theory 101: How do I READ this stuff, anyway?

This month we'll delve into some of the basics in reading sheet music -- even if you are in voice lessons, a solid foundation in reading music is very important!  Without further ado....

1. Measures: Songs are broken into small sections, called measures.  Measures are divided on either side by a bar line - a thin black line that helps us clearly see where when measure starts...

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