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Westlake Village, CA 91362

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June 14, 2022Music News artists, interesting music article, music, music learning, musical explanations, musician, playing music by admin

5 Main Problems New Artists Face with Social Media

The modern musician must learn to juggle engaging audiences on social media while writing, recording, or performing songs. But, how do you use these platforms to grow your reach without getting frustrated? Here, we go over a few tips on how artists can use social media to build strong relationships with their fans by fixing some of the main problems they face while on these social media platforms. — Tuesday, June 14th Problem #1: Social media can be distracting Overuse […]

June 25, 2021Music News, Music News and Articles artists, music, music article, music industry, music trends, musical explanations by admin

Music Industry Trends to Look for in 2021

Every decade represents a shift in the music industry. And if there is one thing that 2020 taught us about the future of music in the digital age: nothing is set in stone. So, here we will look at the most common and foreseeable trends for this second half of the year. — June 25th, 2021 1. Social Media Livestreams Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other streaming, social media channels allow millions of people to come together digitally. Advances in social […]

May 18, 2021Music Education artists, music learning, music lessons, music study, musical, musical instrument, musical instruments, musicians by admin

How to Be a Better Musician

If you want to have a career as a successful musician, you need to be willing to put in the time and effort it demands! Whether you’ve been playing your chosen instrument for years, or you’re just getting started, there is always room for improvement. So if you want to become a pro or are looking to develop your skills, this post is for you! — May 18th, 2021 Below we share some handy tips and tricks to help you […]

March 29, 2021Live Performance, Music Education, Music News and Articles artists, music, music education, music learning, musical explanations, singer, singing excercises, singing tips, vocalist, vocalizing by admin

The Three-Day Rule: Performance Tips for Singers

Cari Cole, CEO/Founder of CCVM: Label w/o Walls, singer/songwriter, and celebrity vocal coach of Grammy winners, recently published a list of tips and hacks for singers. It is designed to help artists get their vocal cords ready before a performance, and many renowned artists swear by it! — March 29th, 2021 The three-day rule is Cari’s magic formula, one she has used with clients over the past three decades. It’s a list of the dos and don’ts you should follow […]

October 30, 2020Music News and Articles artists, cool music facts, music, music facts, music history, musicians by admin

15 Interesting and Surprising Music Facts

Music is one of the most powerful things the world has to offer, it is a universal language. And so, to honor the power of music here’s a list of 20 facts about music, music history, famous musicians, and more that you will certainly find surprising! — October 30th, 2020 1. According to scientific studies, music helps us to regulate emotions. 2. In 2008, Musician Jack Johnson donated 100% of his tour profits to charity. 3. Michael Jackson composed hundreds […]

February 6, 2019Music News artists, awards, forbes, grammy nominees, grammy predictions, music, music article, music awards, music news, music nominations by admin

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 […]

January 17, 2018Music Education article, artists, how to, interesting music article, learning music, music, music articles, music learning, music posts, music tips, musicians, playing music, tips by admin

11 Tips for Practice Time

We all know that practice makes perfect! Any successful musician will tell you that to excel in your instrument you should practice regularly. — January 18, 2018 We came across this handy article written by Espie Estrella for Thought Co. with great tips to keep in mind before, during and after every practice session: 1. Aim to practice every day 2. Never forget your finger exercises and warm-ups 3. Practice for at least 20 minutes daily 4. Listen to your body 5. […]

November 27, 2017Music Education article, artists, improvising, interesting music article, jazz, music, music article, music education, music instruments, music learning, music posts, musical, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Introduction to Improvising Jazz

There are many different schools of thought on how to teach or learn jazz improvisation. Some people recommend learning all the relevant scales and how they fit chord sequences, some recommend learning lots of established phrases, licks and patterns, some recommend just learning and playing tunes by ear. The best jazz improvisers often can’t explain the process. November 27, 2017 There are some improvisers who know relatively little theory but have the rare gift of hearing the chord changes and […]

Ed Sheeran, Wretch 32 and Florence + The Machine have all got something in common – each of them made their radio debuts after uploading songs to BBC Music Introducing. Now, it is the turn of a ‘new generation’ that includes Blossoms, Declan McKenna and Nao. — November 7, 2017 The service – a UK-wide initiative for unsigned acts – turned ten years old this month, and celebrated with a massive gig at the O2 Academy in Brixton, south London. […]

June 30, 2017Music News, Music News and Articles article, artists, interesting music article, marketing, music, music articles, musicians, social media, technology, trends by admin

The Impact of Technology and Social Media on the Music Industry

The music industry is an unrecognizable place compared to just 10 years ago. — June 30, 2017 For an artist like Ne-Yo, who first tasted success in the early noughties, the transition has been hard to witness. I recently heard him speak at Web Summit alongside fellow music artist Tinie Tempah, Hans-Holger Albrecht, the CEO of Deezer, and Eric Wahlforss, the CTO of SoundCloud. While Ne-Yo, in particular, came across as slightly grumpy about the ‘good old days’ of the […]

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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