818-386-8850

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Westlake Village, CA 91362

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818-386-8850

music@123rock.net

31368 Via Colinas #102

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Free Trial Lesson

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If you’re looking to unleash your creativity, or just trying to find an idea for your kid’s school project, take a look at our list of the ten easiest musical instruments to make at home. — September 5, 2017 There are tons of unique homemade instruments that you can try out! Without further ado, let’s get our list of 10 easiest musical instruments to make at home started. 10. Popsicle Stick Kalimba Items Needed: 6, Popsicle sticks, wooden blocks, paper glue, wood glue, Paper plates, […]

August 21, 2017Uncategorized article, children, interesting music article, marketing, music, music article, music business, music education, music school, musical, School by admin

Meet Marcos Moscat of 123 Rock School of Music in Westlake Village

We wanted to share with you an awesome interview we did for Voyage L.A. a few weeks ago. Learn what Marcos Moscat our founder had to say about music, the school, our teachers, and method. — August 21, 2017 Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcos Moscat. So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. I was born in San Francisco, CA and raised in […]

August 18, 2017Uncategorized article, baby, best music, child development, children, health, interesting music article, music, music facts, music study, musical explanations, new parents, parenting, sleep by admin

Best Songs To Get Your Baby To Sleep, According To Science

Tired parents will try pretty much anything to get their babies to sleep. But what are the best songs to get your baby to sleep? Read on to find out! — August 17, 2017 Does the type of song, lyrics, or melody make a difference, or will heavy metal work as well as some smooth jazz? Luckily for sleep-deprived parents, like yours truly, researchers have studied the impact of music on babies and sleep. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to agree […]

August 15, 2017Music News and Articles article, child development, children, health, interesting music article, music, music articles, music education, music research, musical, psychology, science by admin

The Impact of Music, Lyrics, and Videos on Children

Music plays a significant role in the socialization of children and adolescents. Modern music is present almost everywhere, and it is readily available. Research on popular music has explored its effects on schoolwork, social interactions, mood, and behavior. — August 14, 2017 Listening to popular music is considered by society to be a part of growing up.2 Music provides entertainment and distraction from problems and serves as a way to relieve tension and boredom. Some studies have reported that adolescents use […]

August 8, 2017Uncategorized article, children, children development, instruments, interesting music article, music, music article, music instruments, music learning, musical explanations by admin

Tuba or Flute? Picking the Right Instrument for Your Child

Most parents are probably so focused on just getting their kids to play an instrument that they don’t give much thought to the question: “What’s the right instrument for my child?” — August 7, 2017 Ron Chenoweth is the band and orchestra division manager for Ken Stanton Music, a Georgia-based music education company with nearly 100 teachers providing more than 1,000 lessons every week. Part of Chenoweth’s job includes managing a team that regularly goes into schools to help band directors […]

July 14, 2017Music Education article, children, interesting music article, music education, music instruments, music research, music study, musical explanations, science, technology by admin

New Approach to Teaching Music Improvisation Enhances Creativity

A process-oriented teaching approach to improvisation in music opens new perspectives for education and enhances creativity. — July 14, 2017 Watching musicians perform can be impressive, even more so when they improvise. The performers produce their works in real-time, and while improvising, they manage several processes simultaneously including generating melodic and rhythmic sequences, coordinating performance with other musicians in an ensemble and evaluating internal and external stimuli. All this is done with the overall goal of creating aesthetically appealing music. […]

July 6, 2017Music Education article, benefits of music, child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music, music education, music therapy, musical explanations, playing music by admin

How Kids Who Play Instruments Benefit

A music curriculum is an important component of a well-rounded education. Many benefits come from mastering a new skill, such as learning to play an instrument, in particular for children. — July 6, 2017 Stephanie Stein Crease, author of “Music Lessons: Guide Your Child to Play a Musical Instrument (and Enjoy It!” believes that when your child plays a musical instrument, he/she receives the multiple benefits of becoming musically talented (no matter what instrument he chooses). A few of these […]

May 9, 2017Music Education, Music News children, education, interesting music article, music, music education, music instruments, music news, music technology, students, technology by admin

Digital Music Tools Are Reshaping Music Education

YouTube, digital sheet music and apps have long been popular; augmented and virtual reality are likely to further reshape music learning. — May 9, 2017 One of the biggest challenges to traditional music learning is the need for practice. Students must play scales, chords and patterns over and over in hopes of developing muscle memory; for many, it is a daunting and tedious task. Research has shown that individual practice is often not productive because learners receive limited feedback and […]

Over nearly 80 years, the Disney films have become beloved for their iconic fairy tales, memorable comic-relief sidekicks, terrifying villains, and some of the greatest songs in cinema history. Thus, we have compiled a list of the 10 best songs in animated Disney history. — April 26, 2017 Before we start, there are two things you need to know. First, to avoid overloading the list with songs from only a few films, each movie here could only be represented by a maximum […]

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I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one!

I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one! I like how he gives me compliments.…

Julia, age 8

2016-10-06T01:13:27-07:00

Julia, age 8

I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one! I like how he gives me compliments. It’s really fun when Marcos does the bass clef with the left hand and I get to make up my own song that goes with it for a warm up. It’s fun because I get to make up my own songs. I love the sound of the piano!

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I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class

I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class. I also…

Mikey, age 12

2016-10-06T01:19:06-07:00

Mikey, age 12

I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class. I also love that he is compassionate and lets us progress at our own pace. Marcos knows EVERYTHING about instruments, and I’m glad he can share some of it with me. I’m glad that I get to learn how to read, write, and play music for the guitar. It is a lot of fun when Marcos and I play the guitar together!

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I highly recommend 123 Rock to anyone looking for a music teacher!

Both of my children love their music lessons with Marcos. They look forward to their music lessons each week and…

- Angie, parent

2016-10-06T01:20:25-07:00

- Angie, parent

Both of my children love their music lessons with Marcos. They look forward to their music lessons each week and come home eager to practice their new pieces. I especially love that he teaches them to compose their own pieces and inspires their musical creativity. Marcos is always positive and encouraging with my children, and he has a knack for bringing out their best. I highly recommend 123 Rock to anyone looking for a music teacher!

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123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

Marcos Moscat is a talented musician and instructor. His approach to teaching is kind and respectful. He encourages his students…

Nancy-Jean Pement, parent

2016-10-06T01:21:23-07:00

Nancy-Jean Pement, parent

Marcos Moscat is a talented musician and instructor. His approach to teaching is kind and respectful. He encourages his students to study music that appeals to them. By attending to the interests of each student, Marcos is a master at nurturing student engagement. Our son, Jackson, has been taking lessons for over two years. Jackson is proud of his accomplishments at the piano and he enjoys the time he spends with his teacher. Both Marcos and Isabel are warm and […]

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10 Easiest Musical Instruments to Make at Home

Meet Marcos Moscat of 123 Rock School of Music in Westlake Village

Best Songs To Get Your Baby To Sleep, According To Science

The Impact of Music, Lyrics, and Videos on Children

Tuba or Flute? Picking the Right Instrument for Your Child

New Approach to Teaching Music Improvisation Enhances Creativity

How Kids Who Play Instruments Benefit

Digital Music Tools Are Reshaping Music Education

The 10 Greatest Disney Songs Ever

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I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one!

I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class

I highly recommend 123 Rock to anyone looking for a music teacher!

123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

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