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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 […]

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 […]

January 11, 2019Music Education, Uncategorized music, music learning, music research, music study, musical explanations, productivity, scientific research, stude, students by admin

Music Thats Improves Productivity

Music isn’t just a means of entertaining ourselves. Listening to music can be therapeutic, encourage creativity, and can also help us become more productive. — January 11th, 2019 Research has found that certain types of music can be beneficial to us while we work. Some kinds of music seem to help with learning and improve our ability to process information; while other types help block out distracting background noise. These are the six types of music that will give you […]

December 28, 2018Music Education instruments, interesting music article, music instruments, music learning, music trends, playing music, trends by admin

9 Musical Instruments You Can Learn Quickly

Learning a musical instrument can be fun and rewarding, but perfecting your technique can take years of practice. Although you won’t be able to become a virtuoso overnight, there are several instruments you can pick up in just a few months. — December 28th, 2018 1. SNARE DRUM If you eventually want to play a drum set, you should start with the snare drum. A favorite of marching bands and orchestras around the world, the snare drum is essential to […]

November 19, 2018Music Education child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music, music article, music instruments, music learning, musical explanations, psychology by admin

5 Benefits of Music Lessons

Below a summary of an excellent article published on Parents.com that explains the benefits of music lessons. Learning to play an instrument can help your child fine-tune her/his ear and enhance skills needed for education and social interaction. — November 19th, 2018 Read on to learn more about the benefits of music education. 1. It improves academic skills Music and math are highly intertwined. By understanding beat, rhythm, and scales, children are learning how to divide, create fractions, and recognize patterns. 2. It […]

November 9, 2018Music Education child development, children, health, music, music article, music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, parenting, research by admin

Why I Make My Kids Take Music Lessons

We love reading helpful articles online regarding children and music. Especially when they are written (for and by) parents. Thus, when we came across this article, we couldn’t wait to share it with you! — November 9th, 2018 “When my oldest son was in second grade, we signed him up for piano lessons. He wasn’t exactly thrilled about it, but he agreed. A few years later, we signed up his younger brother. For four years now, our kids have been […]

October 9, 2018Music Education child development, children, health, interesting music article, music, music learning, music research, music science, music study, playing music, psychology by admin

What Music Should My Child Listen To?

What kind of music should kids listen to at a young age? Here, five helpful tips on creating an appropriate musical library for your child. — October 9th, 2018 1. Music is not Just for Listening Before you pick the songs, keep in mind that your child benefits from doing more than just listening. To get the full benefits of music, children need to sing, clap and dance along with the tunes. Singing and moving to music tells the brain […]

September 14, 2018Music Education child development, children, interesting music article, music, music article, music learning, psychology, School by admin

51 Benefits Of Arts Education For Kids

In the spirit of National Arts in Education Week we wanted to share an incredible infographic published by Neve Spicer a fellow arts education advocate. Here, he highlights 51 ways in which art education rewards children. — September 14th, 2018 Arts Education in schools is currently teetering on a precipice, he says. Overwhelmingly, parents feel that the Arts play a vital role in their children’s education. And yet, at the very same time, schools are under pressure to funnel their dwindling […]

July 26, 2018Music Education artist, interesting music article, memorizing songs, music, music articles, music learning, music tips, musical, playing music, psychology, singer, singing, tips by admin

Tips for Memorizing Songs

We all have to memorize music, lyrics, chords, dynamics and more. Thus, we decided to share some tips on how to improve your music memorization. — July 26, 2018 Songs we like and song we’ve written ourselves are easy to memorize. However, memorizing all other songs can be daunting and requires some effort. Here, are some tips to help you through it: Listen to the song you wish to memorize as much as possible. Put it on your iPod, mp3 […]

July 20, 2018Music Education child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music article, music education, music facts, music instruments, music learning, playing music, psychology, research by admin

Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons

It is no secret that we love the piano, and thus think that every kid could benefit from playing. However, this time our train of thought is backed up by science. — July 20, 2018 A new study says learning to play specific instruments, especially the piano, can help kids build up their language skills. “There’s evidence that early exposure to piano practice enhances the processing of sounds that extend not only from music but also into language,” says John […]

June 25, 2018Music Education advice, article, interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, music tips, musical explanations, playing music, singing by admin

11 Tips to Help the “Tone Deaf” Sing in Tune

Millions are the people that go through life worried that they can’t sing. The reality is that they just haven’t learned how to yet. Here are 11 tips which can help anybody learn to sing in tune. — June 25, 2018 f you haven’t already, take a tone deafness test to ensure your ears are capable of letting you sing in tune. Passed the test? Great! Now we can begin: 1. Find a safe starting note 2. Explore a higher (or lower) […]

June 14, 2018Music Education advice, drummers, drums, instruments, music, music article, music articles, music education, music instruments, music learning, music tips, playing music, tips by admin

7 Essential Tips Every Drummer Should Know

Beginners are by far the largest population of drummers, and they come in lots of shapes and sizes. We all have been there! So, here are seven tips that will help you dominate the drums. — June 14, 2018 We hope that these tips offer you a perfect recipe to help you get the most out of your drums: Make a practice plan – One of the things you can do to get the most out of your drum practice is to […]

May 24, 2018Music Education article, instruments, interesting music article, music, music instruments, music learning, music posts, music trends, musical, playing music by admin

Most Underrated Instruments

On our previous post, we talked about the best instruments for children to learn. As expected, the guitar, the piano, and other well-known musical instruments made it to the list. But, today we want to explore those few people understand and appreciate. — May 24, 2018 Everyone wants to play electric guitar. Everyone wants to sing. But few are the ones who pick one of these truly underrated musical instruments: 1. Mandolin 2. Viola 3. Drums 4. Keyboard 5. Tuba 6. Organ 7. […]

May 19, 2018Music Education article, child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music education, music instruments, music learning, music study, musical explanations, playing music by admin

10 Of The Best Musical Instruments For Children To Learn

If you hope that your child will be the next Mozart or you want them to have an outlet for their creativity, check out this list of great instrument ideas that they are sure to love! — May 19, 2018 Below a list of ten instruments that are great, and easy, for children to learn: 1) Piano/Keyboard 2) Guitar 3) Bass Guitar 4) Ukulele 5) The Drums 6) Flute or Recorder 7) Sax 8) Cajon Drum 9) Violin 10) Didgeridoo […]

May 10, 2018Music Education article, instruments, interesting music article, music, music education, music learning, music science, music study, musical explanations, playing music, psychology, research by admin

Reasons Why Learning An Instrument As An Adult Is Easy

Learning how to play an instrument seems like an oddly daunting task for an adult. But, as we have mentioned in previous posts, it is easier than you think! — May 10, 2018 If you are over 30 years old, you may be asking yourself if it is too late to pick up a new instrument. The short answer is: no. It turns out; adults have some critical advantages over children when it comes to learning how to play an instrument. On […]

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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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music learning

The Power of Music To Reduce Stress

Differences Between Adults and Children Learning Music

Music Thats Improves Productivity

9 Musical Instruments You Can Learn Quickly

5 Benefits of Music Lessons

Why I Make My Kids Take Music Lessons

What Music Should My Child Listen To?

51 Benefits Of Arts Education For Kids

Tips for Memorizing Songs

Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons

11 Tips to Help the “Tone Deaf” Sing in Tune

7 Essential Tips Every Drummer Should Know

Most Underrated Instruments

10 Of The Best Musical Instruments For Children To Learn

Reasons Why Learning An Instrument As An Adult Is Easy

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I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one!

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123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

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