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Who's Your Guitar Hero?
In looking back at music throughout history, one thing keeps coming up. Every great musician was influenced by other musicians who came before them. While they were influenced by others, you would...
Singers: Here's How to Choose the Perfect Song
Music House student, Alex Jashinski, performs the "perfect" song. When picking the perfect song to sing you’re going to find that it takes time, but it’s well worth it when you’re ready to step ...
The 21st Century Guitarist
It’s not 1974 anymore. This may seem obvious, but as a 21st-century guitar player, you should remind yourself of this constantly. Like everything in life, music is always evolving,...
My Child Loves To Sing! Is It Time For Voice Lessons?
When your child loves to sing, it’s natural to want to find opportunities for them to spend time singing. School choirs, community theater, church choirs, and more, offer a chance to sing their he...
Music Education: Out of the Past and Into the Future
What’s the Matter With Music Education? We've all heard the media reports of its slow death in the public schools, but what's really going on and why? Today’s school band and orchestra model was ...
A Music Practice Routine That Will Transform You
There's a lot of information on your favorite records, so dive in. Discover A New Artist There is something special about finding your new favorite band. We’ve all been there. You're flippi...
Music PlayHouse: A Fun Beginning to Music Education
Early Childhood is the best time to develop positive associations with music. Every Thursday afternoon the sounds I hear coming from the music classroom next to my office wall raise my curiosity...
Become a Happier Person By Listening To Music
Brandon Vogt, Music House School of Music guitar Instructor, talks about ways to open your mind to new musical worlds via meditation. Learn a few tips that will help you get started.
Listening:Â The Most Important Thing
What's the last song you listened to? Listening to music is the most important part of being a musician. Not practice. Not theory. Not even performance. As a teacher, I frequently ask my students ...
Never Too Young to Rock
A new Music House band, comprised of 9, 10 & 11 year olds, rock the school's Overland Park Auditorium.
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.
What is Music? Music Defined by Musicians.
It's challenging to truly describe music in words. We all know how it makes us feel, and we know what we like when we hear it, but actually communicating this is the hard part. Author Victor H...