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Westlake Village, CA 91362

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June 13, 2019Music News and Articles benefits of music, child development, children, children development, music, music education, music lessons, musical explanations by admin

Why Learning Music is Important

Whether your child listens to ‘Baby Shark’ or ‘Baby Mozart’, music is something children naturally love. However, it is much more than just entertainment, music can help boost your children’s development. Junes 13th, 2018 Below we mention ten of the greatest ways in which music helps your child’s development: 1. Music boosts language and literacy 2. Music improves communication skills 3. Music enhances physical and cognitive development 4. Music helps character development 5. Music helps cultivate social skills 6. Music […]

June 7, 2019Chord Charts - Guitar Chords, Guitar Lessons guitar, guitar chords, guitar lessons, guitar lessons for beginners, music learning, music lessons by admin

Guitar Chords for Beginners

Chords are the backbone of guitar playing, and you will need to learn a few of them before escalating to more complicated exercises. Below you will find 10 of the easiest guitar chords out there! June 7th, 2019 G Chord The G chord is used quite often, but it can present a challenge for some players. Here, you only need to place you third finger on the third fret of the high E string and then strum three strings down […]

May 30, 2019Music Education, Music News and Articles, Uncategorized employment, jobs, music, music article, music career, music industry, music instruments, musical by admin

Careers in Music

It is no secret that we are genuinely passionate about music. Nonetheless, there are some misconceptions regarding music careers. More often than not, people see it as a hobby — but the truth is there are a plethora of options within the music industry. May 30th, 2019 Below a list compiled by Careersinmusic.com were they thoroughly present a great number of music career options. DJ Alternate Titles: DJ, Deejay, Disc Jockey Job Description: A Club DJ plays songs at a nightclub, bar, […]

May 21, 2019Music Education, Uncategorized learning how to play the piano, learning music, learning piano, music, music article, musical, piano music by admin

Tips for Learning to Play the Piano as an Adult

Learning to play the piano as an adult can be intimidating. Most people believe they are too old to start playing a musical instrument. But, you shouldn’t be hesitant! It is never too late. May 21st, 2019 Today, we wanted to share with you a few useful tips to get rid of that ‘stage fright’ and start following your dreams! 1. Find a teacher2. Set goals3. Learn the basics4. Make practicing a priority5. Find music you enjoy playing6. Take it […]

May 13, 2019Music News and Articles composer, composing music, music, music article, music composer, music education, music learning, musical explanations by admin

5 Big Misconceptions About Composing Music

Proper composing requires hard work, time, and commitment. Nonetheless, it is broadly misinterpreted by even the most talented musicians. Thus, today we wanted to share a great post that shines some light on what it means (or doesn’t) to compose music.

May 8, 2019Music Education children, fun guitar exercises, fun lessons, fun music lessons, fun piano lesson, music, music learning, music lessons, music school, musical, reading music, sight readin by admin

4 Tips for Learning to Read Music – the Fun Way

Chances are that you have the impression that learning to read music is an arduous process that can take years. Well, we have some good news for you: it isn’t! May 8th, 2019 Here’s the deal…if you approach it in the right way, using clever strategies and keeping the process fun, you can be reading music inside of a week. That being said, we wanted to share with you a list of tips posted by our friends at Musical U […]

May 2, 2019Music News and Articles foreign music, how to, learning another language, learning music, music, music explanations, music fact, music learning, music lessons, music tips, singing, tips by admin

How to Learn a Song in a Language You Don’t Know

How can you use the power of music to your advantage in language learning? It may sound impossible, but it is easier than you think. Here is how! May 2nd, 2019 1. Pick a Song in Your Target Language That You LOVEIt’s really important to choose a song that you enjoy – ideally a pop song.Why? Otherwise, you risk getting sick of it and losing motivation. Choosing a popular song is also beneficial since it’ll be easier to find videos […]

April 22, 2019Music News and Articles children songs, earthday, fun songs, internationalearthday, learning music, music, music lessons, musical, musiclessons, School, songs, songsforteaching by admin

Earth Day Songs

Today we celebrate Earth Day! It marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. So naturally, a list of nature appreciation songs is in order. April 22nd, 2019 Whether you need songs about saving the earth, appreciating nature or promoting conservation, you’ll find a varied selection below. These Earth Day Songs are for children of all ages… and many will also appeal to grown-ups. Songs for Earth Day/Arbor Day• A Song for Planet Earth– Mrs. […]

April 16, 2019Uncategorized medical research, music, music learning, music research, music science, musical, musical explanations, research by admin

The Power of Music To Reduce Stress

Today we are “celebrating” Stress Awareness Day – and what better way to honor this day than by talking about the soothing power of music. April 16th, 2019 Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies, especially slow, quiet classical music. This type of music can have a beneficial impact on our physiological functions, slowing the pulse and heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing the levels of stress hormones. Music, in short, can […]

April 10, 2019Music News and Articles brain and music, cool facts, music, music article, music facts, music research, music study, musical, research, workout music by admin

Top 5 Amazing Facts About Music

We talked about the benefits and pros of Music extensively on previous posts, but on this occasion, we want to share a list of incredible facts about music you might have missed. April 10th, 2019 Fact #1 With Music – You Learn Better Music significantly impacts and boosts our learning capabilities. Listening to music while reading or studying, triggers the part of our brain that is used to memorize. As a result, you are capable of remembering even the most […]

April 5, 2019Music Education music, music education, music lessons, notes, playing music, practicing, practicing music, reading music by admin

Flash Cards for Learning to Read Music

We believe sharing is caring, so we decided to share with you a great resource from our friends at Lessonface.com, who created flashcards to help new learners memorize the names of the notes on the staff. April 5th, 2019 Important note: The templates below are made to print easily on home or office printers. They are completely free to use and share (not for re-sale). 1. The original. For piano. Bass and treble clefs with keyboards, and with bonus time […]

March 29, 2019Music Education by admin

4 Strategies for Teaching Adults

If you teach piano to adults (or teach any instrument, for that matter) consider applying these four strategies for better engaging your students and helping them to learn faster.

March 19, 2019Piano Lessons, Uncategorized easy songs, fun music lessons, learn how to play piano, learning piano, music lessons, piano, piano lesson, piano music, songs by admin

Easy Songs to Play on Piano

If you just started playing the piano, and are looking for easy songs to practice, here's a short list!

March 13, 2019Music Education adult learning, music, music learning, music lessons, music school, musical, playing music by admin

Differences Between Adults and Children Learning Music

When is it too late to start music lessons? Never. It is never too late to learn something new. To play and enjoy playing music you do not need to start at age 4. However, learning music as an adult is entirely different, and here’s why… March 13th, 2019 1. Adults are more mature than children. They can understand music theory better in a shorter period of time. 2. Adults can have better muscle control compare to the children. Therefore, technical skills can […]

March 7, 2019Uncategorized apps, children, education, kids activities, mobile apps, music education, music school, music technology, technology by admin

6 Educational Music Games and Apps for Kids

Study after study shows that playing music is extraordinarily beneficial to children. As a result, developpers have created some excellent music education apps which can engage kids of all ages in learning and appreciating music.

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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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Why Learning Music is Important

Guitar Chords for Beginners

Careers in Music

Tips for Learning to Play the Piano as an Adult

5 Big Misconceptions About Composing Music

4 Tips for Learning to Read Music – the Fun Way

How to Learn a Song in a Language You Don’t Know

Earth Day Songs

The Power of Music To Reduce Stress

Top 5 Amazing Facts About Music

Flash Cards for Learning to Read Music

4 Strategies for Teaching Adults

Easy Songs to Play on Piano

Differences Between Adults and Children Learning Music

6 Educational Music Games and Apps for Kids

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