While we tend to focus our YouTube channel and blog posts on piano reviews and piano comparisons, we also like to include some general piano interest content, and occasionally, some content on a slightly more obscure topic. Today’s piece definitely falls into the latter category as we’re going to be looking at the story of […]
Small but mighty! Today we’re looking at the Casiotone CTS200 vs CTS300 – a pair of 61-note compact digital keyboards with tons of sounds, fun features and excellent portability courtesy of a convenient carrying handle. We often focus on Casio’s 88-key musical instruments, such as the Privia series pianos, so this is a fun change […]
Music activities are a wonderful way to spend time with your child. On top of having fun expressing yourselves, there are so many benefits of music making. Singing songs can help with a child’s language development, dance can help develop their gross motor skills, and playing musical instruments can help develop fine motor skills. Here […]
The brand of guitar that you choose is an important thing for new players to think about. Here’s a breakdown of the best guitar brands to help you choose. The love of music is not born in a vacuum. For most of us, we start out as music lovers then decide to emulate our guitar […]
Introduction The Roland DP603 digital piano is an unassuming powerhouse, built for the discerning player in need of a compact instrument with a contemporary design. This instrument is in a category unto itself within the Roland line. It uses one of their top actions, the top sound processor, and the top speaker quality available from […]
Playing any instrument at a professional level is no mean feat. That’s why becoming a pro at more than one instrument is something worth celebrating. The question is, what does it take to become a multi-instrumentalist? The following advice from Willy M will help you get started: Passion Of course, there has to be real […]
A major challenge that needs to be addressed as far as music education goes is that of continuity, particularly during school transitions. As kids graduate from elementary school to middle school or middle school to high school, parents and students alike are forced to make and adapt to drastic changes. The transition process is enough […]
Most public school students will begin playing an instrument if there is a music program to facilitate this. However, one or two years down the line, more than half of them quit. As a result, they do not gain the full benefits that music education has to offer. There are typical answers you will get […]
Considered to be the most important event in the music industry, the NAMM is a prolific music and equipment show that ran from the January 21st to Sunday, January 24th, 2016. The show was set to host nearly 100,000 visitors and over 1,400 exhibitors displaying and promoting their latest musical equipment. The 2015 NAMM Show […]
It’s surprising how what’s seemingly a straightforward decision for children and parents, often governs the course that the musical learning journey of the child takes. How do you ensure that you help your child in identifying and choosing the right instrument for his/her musical motivations and aspirations? Here’s some guidance. The Right Instrument for the […]