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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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!
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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 […]
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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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Singing Benefits For Children

Throughout the years we published several articles that explain the benefits of music education and musical instruments for children. Today, we want to make room for singing.
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The 5 Best Toddler Pianos

The piano is a great introductory instrument for toddlers! Thus we thought it would be cool, to share a short list of the best toddler pianos on the market today so that you can kick-start your child’s musical involvement in a fun, educational, and affordable way. February 21st, 2019 1. Melissa and Doug Learn-to-Play Piano The Melissa and Doug Learn-to-Play Piano is a perfect example of an introductory musical instrument for kids. It features a total of 25 keys with full […]
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The Best Valentine’s Day Songs of All Time

Not all love songs are made equal, which is why we selected the best of the best love songs to create the perfect Valentine’s Day date playlist. February 12th, 2019 “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran “Love Story” by Taylor Swift “All of Me” – John Legend “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” by Shawn Mendes “Better” – Khalid “Some Type of Love” by Charlie Puth “Almost is Never Enough” by Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes “A Moment Like This” – Kelly Clarkson […]
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Grammy Predictions 2019

If Album of the Year is the biggest prize a musician can win when looking at a full body of work, Record of the Year is the same when it comes to a single track. Tus, naturally Forbes.com made a list of this year’s Grammy Winners and we could not agree more! February 6th, 2019 Winning Record of the Year tells the musicians, producers, mixers and engineers behind the tune that they made the single that defined the year and that […]
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11 Creative Ways to Teach Children Music Theory

Put those dull pencils and boring manuscript paper away – Classic FM just published some fun and creative ways of teaching the basics of music, and we are in love! February 1st, 2019 1. Music theory cars Does your young one love all things four-wheeled? Use it to their musical advantage with this car and staff-line matching game. 2. Music theory blooms In this game, flowers, stems and leaves stand for notes, definitions and meanings – match them up and […]
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10 Artists to Watch in 2019

Here are ten artists that pop music The New Yor Time’s critics will be keeping an eye on this year! January 23rd, 2019 1. Jade Bird 2. Blueface 3. Nicola Cruz 4. Billie Eilish 5. Lauren Jenkins 6. LeeBrian 7. Lil Tjay 8. Heather Morgan 9. Nakhane 10. YBN Cordae
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Kids Create Full-band sounds with Ipads

Music blasts through the hallways of an Elementary School during rehearsals. But if you take a closer look, you won’t find any instruments. What you will see is students tapping away on iPads. January 16th, 2019 Sanders Memorial Elementary in Land O’ Lakes, FL kids create full band sounds with ipads thanks to their music teacher James Coyne. Sanders Memorial Elementary in Land O’ Lakes, FL kids create full band sounds with ipads thanks to their music teacher James Coyne. […]
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Earth Day Songs
22 Apr, 2019
The Power of Music To Reduce Stress
16 Apr, 2019
Top 5 Amazing Facts About Music
10 Apr, 2019
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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!

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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