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Music Promotion Tips For Independent Artists

Independent artists have more opportunities than ever before to launch their careers without the backing of the majors or a big budget. Here we share ways to promote your music independently in the modern landscape. —Tuesday, January 24th 1. Sign up for artists’ services Most of the biggest music streaming services have platforms built specifically for artists. So if you’re releasing music, signing up is a no-brainer.  These services will allow you to access various features and benefits within the […]
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Most Anticipated Albums of 2023

2022 was a year of incredible music! As we look ahead to 2023, many of the world’s most prominent artists have already announced upcoming albums. However, others have hinted at more significant projects coming with singles here and there without offering concrete news about album release dates. Here are some of the most anticipated music projects announced for 2023! —Wednesday, January 18th  Gloria, Sam Smith (Jan. 27) This is Why, Paramore (Feb. 10) Cracker Island, Gorillaz (Feb. 24) 72 Seasons, Metallica […]
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15 Great Christmas Songs For Your Playlist!

It’s that time of the year again! Fall has passed us by, and winter temperatures are creeping in—if you listen closely, you might hear a jingle bell in the distance. So, if you are looking for classic and new songs to get you in the merry spirit, we got you covered! Here are our top 15. – Thursday, December 22nd “Snowman” by Sia “You Deserve It All” by John Legend “Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber “Someday At Christmas” by Stevie Wonder […]
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How Music and Culture Work Together

There’s no question that humans are hardwired for music. Researchers have discovered recently that part of our brain is dedicated to processing music. This supports the theory that music serves an essential function in our life. So, it’s now easier to understand how music and culture can come together.  —Tuesday, December 13th Remember that music’s function is to ensure the group’s survival.  You can almost think of music as a database for storing all of the following: This all represents […]
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The Basics You Need to Make Better Music

Getting started with music theory can be intimidating at first. There’s so much out there that it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s a guide to learning music theory so you can easily grasp and apply the fundamentals to your music. —Wednesday, December 7th 1. Getting started with the basics of music The best place to start with music theory is the absolute basics: MelodyMelody is a linear sequence of notes the listener hears as a single entity. The […]
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Tips For a Better Performance

There is a lot of prep and work to nailing a performance, but you can do some simple things. Thanks to award-winning singer/songwriter and veteran voice teacher Mark Bosnian, we have a few tips for a better performance that can take you to the next level. —Wednesday, November 16th Know Your Song Always memorize the words and have 2 or 3 emotions you want to evoke when you sing. Trying to sing with emotion is hard when you don’t know which emotion(s) […]
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Best Halloween Songs for Kids

Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party for the kids, taking your music trick or treating, or having Halloween at home, the celebration’s finishing touch is a great Halloween playlist full of spooky songs for the kids. — Friday, October 28th 1. ‘The Monster Mash’ by Bobby Boris Pickett 2. The ‘The Addams Family’ theme tune 3. ‘Ghostbusters’ by Ray Parker Jr. 4. ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson 5. ‘I Put a Spell on You’ by Bette Midler in Hocus Pocus 6. ‘This is Halloween’ from The […]
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How to play “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell

At 123 Rock, we bring you fun and easy-to-follow Chord Charts with Lyrics as well as sheet music to some of your favorite songs. These accurate chord charts will help you play your favorite songs and help you get familiar with chord changes in different keys. These chords can be used for Guitar, Piano, Bass, Ukelele, or any other instrument of your choice. We strongly suggest that you practice playing along to the original track and practicing it on your […]
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Should You Play Left-Handed or Right-Handed?

Guitars come in right-handed and left-handed varieties. But, most people, when they pick up a guitar, don’t immediately show a strong tendency for either right-handed or left-handed playing. That’s because playing the guitar is complex, and it is not clear which hand plays the dominant role until you’ve spent some time practicing.  Today, we’ll review a few indicators to help you choose the right guitar (and hand) for you! — Tuesday, October 18th If you are right-hand dominant, it’s probably […]
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Types of Instruments

How many types of instruments are there? There are five instrument families: strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and keyboards. Now let’s get into exactly what they are and which instruments are in each instrument family. — Wednesday, October 6th The five main types of instrument families: Strings Brass Woodwind Percussion Keyboards Strings Instruments under the “strings” category produce sound by employing a vibrating string or strings. The strings can be plucked, bowed, struck, or touched in other ways to make them […]
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How to Train Your Ear

A strong inner ear is essential for understanding music composition, so nearly every music school requires students to take ear training lessons. This skill is essential for music students or anyone who wants to get better at listening, understanding, and performing music. — Wednesday, September 28th Ear Training Techniques Ear training practice is an excellent way for musicians to enhance their listening skills. Dedicating a small amount of time per day can be enough to keep your inner ear strong: […]
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Inventions That Changed Music 

We’ve come a long way in capturing and reproducing sound. From Thomas Edison’s first experiments with waveform-engraved cylinders to the rotating dials of our iPods to music streaming platforms and Live concerts. Today we want to share a list of essential breakthroughs (be they physical tools or digital breakthroughs) in recorded music and playback technology. — Friday, September 23rd  Phonograph (1877) The Phonograph Thomas Edison’s 1877 invention of the foil-cylinder phonograph fundamentally altered music’s place in our lives. It changed the […]
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How to play “September” by Taylor Swift

At 123 Rock, we bring you fun and easy-to-follow Chord Charts with Lyrics as well as sheet music to some of your favorite songs. These accurate chord charts will help you play your favorite songs and help you get familiar with chord changes in different keys. These chords can be used for Guitar, Piano, Bass, Ukelele, or any other instrument of your choice. We strongly suggest that you practice playing along to the original track and practicing it on your […]
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How Songwriters Make Money

Whether or not they’re also artists, songwriters can make money in a few different ways: performance royalties, streaming royalties, and publishing deals. — Thursday, September 8th Performance Royalties Songwriters earn performance royalties whenever their song is played in a public setting, whether as a live performance or a recording. So a performance royalty is generated whenever a song is played: Live by you or another performer On TV or a video streaming platform (AKA sync licensing) Through the speakers at […]
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Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

To become a great improviser, you need to unleash your inner musical instinct and then learn to control it. Learning to improvise is a long-term mission; you’ll need to be armed with some tips, tricks, and strategies to help you continually improve. — Thursday, August 22nd Today we’ll share three essential tips for developing your skills as an improvising musician: Know the basics Before you can make use of tactical advice, you need to have covered the basics. Hence, you […]
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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

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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!

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!

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!

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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