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31368 Via Colinas #102

Westlake Village, CA 91362

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Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

Learning to improvise is a long-term mission that will push you to your musical limits! You’ll need to be armed with some tips, hacks, and strategies to make sure you are continually improving. — June 8th, 2021 Know the basics Before you can make use of any tactical tips, you need to have covered the basics. There is no point in learning shortcuts and accelerators if you do not have the fundamentals. Begin with learning the basics of improvisation and […]

March 23, 2021Music Education elearning, fun music lessons, music education, music learning, music lessons, online learning by admin

eLearning Is Revolutionizing Music Education

2020 brought a new normal, and with it came the eLearning boom for virtually every thinkable subject — including music! — March 23rd, 2021 Today, children and adults alike have the option of learning from an app, a pre-recorded online lesson, an online group course, or a one-on-one Zoom lesson with a music teacher. It’s all available! And, while we are not saying online lessons will replace the classroom, there a surprising number of benefits, including: Time-Tabling With eLearning, you […]

January 19, 2021Music Education, Music News and Articles children books, fun music lessons, good reads, kids activities, music books, music learning, storytime by admin

10 Books for Kids Who Love Music

If your child is between 5-9 years old and loves music, many books will hit the high notes! Below, we will share some of our favorite titles. — January 19th, 2021 Whether your children are string lovers or percussion fans, song-singers or music lovers in general, we have a list of 10 great books that are worth checking out: • Zoogie Boogie Fever! An Animal Dance Book A picture book illustrated by the celebrated watercolorist Sujean Rim is an excellent title […]

January 14, 2021Music Education basic music theory, fun music lessons, music, music for beginners, music in schools, music lessons, musical explanations by admin

Harmony vs. Melody vs. Rhythm

Music theory is a complex and extensive subject. So, it is best to learn the basics before diving into advanced music theory. The building blocks for music composition include harmony, melody, and rhythm. — January 14th, 2021 Understanding three core concepts harmony, melody, and rhythm will help you learn the basics of music theory. Thus, let’s get started! What is harmony? Harmony is when multiple notes or voices play simultaneously to produce a new sound. The combined sounds in harmonies […]

November 19, 2020Uncategorized breathing exercises, fun music lessons, music, music lessons, singers, singing, singing excercises, vocalizing by admin

Breathing Exercises for Singing

As a singer, you may have some questions about breathing! — this is why this article will focus on its importance and answering common doubts. Plus, we will be sharing useful breathing exercises for you to practice at home. — November 19th, 2020 Without breath, we can’t sing; but, you probably already knew that! However, two other vital reasons why breath is so essential when singing: Your inhale is your preparation to sing. The way you prepare will determine how […]

July 7, 2020Music Education apps, children development, children games, children songs, fun music lessons, mobile apps, music apps, music learning, music lessons, musical explanations by admin

Educational Music Apps for Children

Study after study shows that playing music is extraordinarily beneficial to children – something that we have talked about in many other blog posts. But, today, we want to focus on apps that focus on music education, and that can come in handy this summer at home. — July 7th, 2020 These apps that we will share today can engage kids of all ages in learning everything from playing an instrument to composition and music theory. And while these will […]

August 20, 2019Music Education, Uncategorized fun music lessons, how to play the violin, learning music, music, music education, music lessons, violin, violin lessons by admin

How to Set Up Your Violin

The Violin may seem like an overwhelming musical instrument — but trust us, it is not. You just need to have a little patience, the right motivation, and a few tips to get the most out of each practice. Below a few pointers that our students found useful! August 20, 2019 First things, first! Start by gathering everything you need such as: Violin Bow Shoulder Rest (this is used to hold the violin between your neck and shoulder. Since a […]

June 17, 2019Music Education children development, children games, children songs, fun music lessons, music, summer, summer games by admin

Summer Fun With Music

School is almost over, and summer vacations are just around the corner! So, we thought it would be the perfect timing to share with you a list of exciting games and activities to enjoy while outside! June 17th, 2019 1. DIY Recycled Musical Instrument This is a crowd pleaser and the perfect way to get everyone to get involve (even if they’re a bit shy). 1. Gather all the plastic bottles and boxes you have laying around the house. 2. […]

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 […]

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!

January 16, 2019Music Education children, classroom, fox news, fun music lessons, music, music article, music education, music lessons, music news, playing music by admin

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. […]

February 20, 2018Piano Lessons easy piano tutorial, fun music lessons, fun piano lessons, learn how to play piano, major scale fingering, piano lessons, piano lessons for beginners, The c major scale by admin

Learn how to play Piano – Lesson #2: The ‘C’ Major Scale

Learn how to play the 'C' major scale and a basic fingering pattern that will be used to play a number of scales, including this one!

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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fun music lessons

Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

eLearning Is Revolutionizing Music Education

10 Books for Kids Who Love Music

Harmony vs. Melody vs. Rhythm

Breathing Exercises for Singing

Educational Music Apps for Children

How to Set Up Your Violin

Summer Fun With Music

4 Tips for Learning to Read Music – the Fun Way

Easy Songs to Play on Piano

Kids Create Full-band sounds with Ipads

Learn how to play Piano – Lesson #2: The ‘C’ Major Scale

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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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