Winds & Strings
Faculty Spotlight: Alex Dergal
Meet Alex Dergal, one of our amazing saxophone & clarinet instructors. We recently asked him about how he approaches music and how he got started.
Keep Your Flute In Top Shape With These 10 Simple Tips
As a flute player, taking care of your instrument is vital to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Regular flute maintenance, cleaning, and repair are essential for keeping your instrument in...
At What Age Should Children Start Taking Music Classes?
With all the benefits of music for children, the real question for many parents is, what age should my children begin taking music classes? That is a great question, and we want to talk about a few things you might consider when thinking about your children and music.Â
Senior Send-off: Zane Burton
We're sending off our seniors this month. They'll be graduating soon and moving on to new horizons. Whether or not they decide to continue their formal study of music, we hope they've gained valuable skills in their years at Music House. Today's send-off features guitar, piano, & clarinet student Zane Burton.
Senior Send-off: Will Kersting
We're sending off our seniors this month. They'll be graduating soon and moving on to new horizons. Whether or not they decide to continue their formal study of music, we hope they've gained valuable skills in their years at Music House. Today's send-off features trumpet student Will Kersting.
Senior Send-off: Daniel McCrary
We're sending off our seniors this month. They'll be graduating soon and moving on to new horizons. Whether or not they decide to continue their formal study of music, we hope they've gained valuable skills in their years at Music House. Today's send-off features drum student Daniel McCrary.
Senior Send-off: Jack Starcke
We're sending off our seniors this month. They'll be graduating soon and moving on to new horizons. Whether or not they decide to continue their formal study of music, we hope they've gained valuable skills in their years at Music House. Today's send-off features drum student Jordan Funk.
How Music House is Adapting during the Pandemic
Many things have changed since March 2020 when the quarantine was put into place. This has also changed the way the Music House School approaches music classes and learning. Learn more on our latest blog about how we strive to protect our students.
Three Tips For Overcoming Stage Fright
Kim Foskett, Music House School of Music oboe Instructor, tackles an obstacle that all musicians, from beginners to pros, eventually face: stage fright. But never fear (pun intended). She has some rock solid tips that are sure to boost your confidence.
Get In Tune with Our Woodwind and Brass Teachers
For some students, learning to play a musical instrument starts with joining band in elementary school. It's a great place to try out an instrument, and start to learn to play. For those that want to dig in and get some more in-depth training, or make sure they are learning good playing habits, finding a good private lesson teacher is a must. But what should you look for?
Jazz Ensemble Students Gain Serious Skills
Music House Jazz Ensemble teacher, Joel Stratton, discusses the intersection of structure and improvisation in jazz.
Trumpet Teacher Ryan Thielman Records On New Tech N9ne Album
Versatile trumpet player, Ryan Thielman, records on album with rap artists Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko. Also teaches at Music House school.