General Topics
4 Ideas to Help Music Students Make the Most of Their Summer Break
Summer is finally here which means it’s time for a multitude of activities perfect for the kids – camping and hiking at the local lake, hosting backyard BBQs and sleepovers, and of course, taking...
A Short History on How the Modern Guitar Got Its Shape
The guitar is arguably one of the iconic instruments, serving as a staple in modern music. Across all genres, from rock to country and yes, even some hip-hop, you will undoubtedly hear a guitar on...
5 Ways That Learning Music Can Improve Your Mental Health
May is a month that brings about many things, including Mother’s Day, graduations, and of course, the onslaught of warmer weather. However, did you know that May is actually National Mental Health...
Getting to Know “Das House”
Over the years, our Band Workshop Program has produced some incredible gems with great kids coming together to make music. ‘Das House’ is no exception to that rule. While they may sound like a Germ...
5 Tips for Making Music Practice Fun for Your Child
No matter how passionate your child is about music or their chosen instrument, they are sure to face bouts of disinterest or even burnout from time to time. This is especially true depending on yo...
4 Things You Should Consider Before Learning to Play the Trumpet
The trumpet is perhaps one of the coolest instruments out there thanks to its versatility and size. Think about it: the trumpet can blend in flawlessly with so many genres of music. Jazz, rock, cl...
7 Necessary Tips to Keep Your Singing Voice Healthy
When scouring through music blogs, we read a lot of information about how to repair and maintain our musical instruments - proper cleaning techniques, handling instructions, a timeline for mainte...
The Top 4 Reasons You Should Enroll Your Child Into Music Camp This Summer
Picture this: your child is home for the summer. You have played every board game in the house three times over and refuse to pull out the Slip 'N Slide for the sixth time this week. To curb their...
Staff Spotlight: Becca Kephart
Our staff here at Music House is top-notch, and this week we’d like to feature one of our most valued team members: Director of Band Workshops, Becca Kephart! We asked her a few questions about h...
5 Essential Practice Tips for Becoming a Better Guitar Player
The guitar is undoubtedly an iconic instrument, serving as a staple in many different genres, from classic rock to pop to country. When many people think of modern music, they think of the guitar ...
A Quick Guide to Relearning the Piano After Taking a Long Hiatus
Sometimes, as musicians, we end up taking breaks away from our chosen instrument. Depending on the circumstances, some of these are longer than others, spanning just a few months or lasting even a...
The Surprising Benefits of Taking Drum Lessons as an Adult
There is an infamous adage that says ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ and well, when it comes to music, we beg to differ. Music is something that transcends various barriers and is a tool t...