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Westlake Village, CA 91362

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February 9, 2024Piano Lessons interesting music article, music, music education, musical explanations, piano, piano lessons, piano player, playing music by admin

Acoustic Pianos, Digital Keyboards, and Digital Pianos: The Differences

The extensive array of available options for digital keyboards can be overwhelming, especially for newcomers or those guiding their children into the world of music. With terms like digital keyboards, portable keyboards, arranger workstations, and digital pianos circulating, it’s crucial to understand their distinctions and similarities! — Friday, February 9th Acoustic vs. Digital Keyboards Regarding keyboards, it’s crucial to grasp the difference between acoustic and digital instruments. Acoustic pianos produce sound through the vibration of physical strings when struck by […]

November 14, 2023Music News, Music News and Articles, Piano Lessons, Uncategorized buying a piano, music, music article, musical explanations, pianist, piano, piano lessons, playing music by admin

A Complete Guide to Buying Your First Piano

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of what you need to know before purchasing your first piano. It covers essential factors to consider and explores the different types of pianos available. By the end, you’ll have all the information necessary to choose the perfect piano for your needs and preferences. — Tuesday, November 14th Things to Consider When Buying Your First Piano Before purchasing your dream piano, it’s important to consider a few factors that will help you make the […]

June 15, 2023Music Education, Piano Lessons interesting music article, music, music learning, piano lessons, piano piano tuning, playing music, playing piano by admin

8 Steps for Piano Tuning

A piano should undergo tuning twice a year to achieve optimal sound quality. However, if you are a new piano owner or an aspiring pianist, you may wish to learn how to tune your instrument. Keep reading to discover the steps involved in tuning a piano. — Thursday, June 15th Tools Required for Tuning You will require essential tools to tune a piano, including a tuning lever (a tuning hammer, wrench, tuning wrench, or tuning key), which tightens or loosen […]

June 17, 2021Music News and Articles, Piano Lessons buying a keyboard, buying a piano, keyboards, musician, piano, piano lessons, play, playing musical instruments, playing piano by admin

Best Beginner Digital Pianos Under $500

Buying the most affordable keyboard is not be the best idea, even if you’re a beginner. This article takes a close look at the digital piano market to help you select the best digital piano to get you started — all within $500 or less! — Junes 17th, 2021 You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on an acoustic piano and keep up with all the maintenance costs that come with it. Today, digital pianos come pretty close to recreating the […]

April 15, 2021Music Education, Piano Exercises - Daily Practice mnemonics, music instruments, music lesson, music lessons, piano, piano lessons, piano music, piano notes by admin

Mnemonics for Piano Notes

Reading music is a learned skill. A great way of quickly learning the names of each staff’s lines and spaces and the notes they represent when playing the piano is through mnemonic devices. A mnemonic device, or memory device, is any learning technique that aids information retention or retrieval in human memory. — April 15th, 2021 Below we share some handy mnemonics for piano notes. Keep in mind these mnemonics start on the bottom line of each staff and go up: […]

February 25, 2021Music Education children development, guitar lessons, music classes, music lessons, musical explanations, piano lessons, playing musical instruments, practicing music by admin

How Often Should My Child Practice?

How often should a student be practicing? It is a common question we receive from parents and older students alike. And while there is no definitive answer, practice is a crucial part of the music educational journey. So, please keep reading to find out what we recommend! — February 25th, 2021 All students should practice at least five-six days a week. How long each daily session is, depends on the child’s age. Typically speaking, young children, ages 3 and 4, […]

November 25, 2020Uncategorized music, music article, music education, music learning, piano lessons, piano lessons for beginners, piano music by admin

Five Tips to Improve Your Piano Performance

Whether you are a beginner or advanced pianist, the following tips and hacks will improve your performance! — November 25th, 2020 1. Pedalling It can be a major issue, especially if you get nervous when performing. You can work hard with your fingers, playing beautifully, only to hide under the pedal cloud. Thus, when in doubt, stay away from the sustaining pedal; try practicing your piece completely without the pedal. And, once confident with the sound, add smaller amounts of […]

August 14, 2020Music Education, Piano Lessons learn how to play piano, learning how to play the piano, piano, piano lessons, piano teacher by admin

The Best Way to Memorize Piano Notes

The piano is a very popular instrument and is relatively simple to learn. However, memorizing piano notes can sometimes seem like a daunting task. Below we will share a few tips and tricks that will help you remember piano keys and notes. — August 14th, 2020 Whether you’re studying how to read music or learning to play by ear, there are several ways to remember piano keys and notes: Use Mnemonic Devices A mnemonic, also known as a memory aid, is […]

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The Benefits of Playing Piano

The physical and mental benefits of playing music have long been recognized. The piano, in particular, has been an excellent outlet for patients, creative expression, and those seeking a fun, relaxing hobby. But, in recent years, the benefits of playing the piano have only seen more evident— linking piano playing to a healthy body, a healthy mind, and a healthy life. — February 25th, 2020 Below we will go over a few of the newfound, and forever known, benefits of […]

February 21, 2019Music News and Articles, Piano Lessons children, children development, music, musical, musical instrument, parenting, piano, piano lessons, todlers, toys by admin

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 […]

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!

Learn the first 5 notes of the piano, the basics of piano fingering, the first step on finger placement as well as how to find middle 'C'!

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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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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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Marcos Moscat is a talented musician and instructor. His approach to teaching is kind and respectful. He encourages his students…

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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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piano lessons

Acoustic Pianos, Digital Keyboards, and Digital Pianos: The Differences

A Complete Guide to Buying Your First Piano

8 Steps for Piano Tuning

Best Beginner Digital Pianos Under $500

Mnemonics for Piano Notes

How Often Should My Child Practice?

Five Tips to Improve Your Piano Performance

The Best Way to Memorize Piano Notes

The Benefits of Playing Piano

The 5 Best Toddler Pianos

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

Learn how to play Piano – Lesson #1: Middle ‘C’ and The Five Finger Position

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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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