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March 16, 2023Music Education music, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Benefits of Musical Instruments for Toddlers and Preschoolers

There are so many benefits of musical instruments for toddlers and preschoolers that they should be found in every home too. And no, we do not mean you need to enroll your 3-year-olds in violin lessons. We mean exposing your children to different instruments from a young age and letting them play freely and explore the sounds. Thursday, March 16th At such a young age, the goal of playing with instruments is not yet to master a particular instrument but […]

February 21, 2023Music Education, Music News and Articles music, music learning, music study, musical explanations, playing music, playing the violin, violin by admin

Tips to Take Your Trumpet Playing to the Next Level!

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or professional trumpet player, you always look for ways to improve your trumpet playing. Of course, there are many trumpet-playing tips and tricks to become a better trumpet player. — Tuesday, February 21st Let’s talk about five tips to take your trumpet playing to the next level, no matter your level! Embouchure, breathing, and posture exercises Getting the basics of embouchure, breathing, and posture exercises will always be a good idea. So devote some time […]

February 2, 2023Music Education interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Things to Consider When Learning to Play the Violin

Learning to play the violin is a challenging thing to do. So, here are five things you should consider before you decide to embark on this fantastic journey! Of course, the more prepared you are, the better. —Thursday, February 2nd Here are some essential things to consider when pondering whether or not to choose the violin as your musical instrument. Practicing Is Essential Violin, like every other instrument, takes a lot of practice. You will need to practice almost every […]

January 18, 2023Music News, Music Video 2023 music, music, music trends, music videos, new albums, new music albums, new songs, playing music by admin

Most Anticipated Albums of 2023

2022 was a year of incredible music! As we look ahead to 2023, many of the world’s most prominent artists have already announced upcoming albums. However, others have hinted at more significant projects coming with singles here and there without offering concrete news about album release dates. Here are some of the most anticipated music projects announced for 2023! —Wednesday, January 18th Gloria, Sam Smith (Jan. 27) This is Why, Paramore (Feb. 10) Cracker Island, Gorillaz (Feb. 24) 72 Seasons, Metallica […]

December 22, 2022Music Video christmas playlist, christmas songs, interesting music article, music, music videos, playing music, playlist by admin

15 Great Christmas Songs For Your Playlist!

It’s that time of the year again! Fall has passed us by, and winter temperatures are creeping in—if you listen closely, you might hear a jingle bell in the distance. So, if you are looking for classic and new songs to get you in the merry spirit, we got you covered! Here are our top 15. – Thursday, December 22nd “Snowman” by Sia “You Deserve It All” by John Legend “Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber “Someday At Christmas” by Stevie Wonder […]

December 13, 2022Music Education, Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

How Music and Culture Work Together

There’s no question that humans are hardwired for music. Researchers have discovered recently that part of our brain is dedicated to processing music. This supports the theory that music serves an essential function in our life. So, it’s now easier to understand how music and culture can come together. —Tuesday, December 13th Remember that music’s function is to ensure the group’s survival. You can almost think of music as a database for storing all of the following: This all represents […]

November 16, 2022Music Education, Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

Tips For a Better Performance

There is a lot of prep and work to nailing a performance, but you can do some simple things. Thanks to award-winning singer/songwriter and veteran voice teacher Mark Bosnian, we have a few tips for a better performance that can take you to the next level. —Wednesday, November 16th Know Your Song Always memorize the words and have 2 or 3 emotions you want to evoke when you sing. Trying to sing with emotion is hard when you don’t know which emotion(s) […]

November 10, 2022Music Education music education, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Myths About Music Lessons and Learning Music

No matter your age, experience level, or goals, learning music is a powerful way to enrich your life. However, this doesn’t keep misconceptions about music lessons from convincing some people they’re not worth the time and effort. If you’re on the fence, read up on the realities of taking music lessons. — Thursday, November 10th “I won’t have time to practice” It is one of the main reasons people don’t take music lessons. However, if you want to bring the […]

October 28, 2022Music Video halloween, halloween music, interesting music article, music, playing music by admin

Best Halloween Songs for Kids

Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party for the kids, taking your music trick or treating, or having Halloween at home, the celebration’s finishing touch is a great Halloween playlist full of spooky songs for the kids. — Friday, October 28th 1. ‘The Monster Mash’ by Bobby Boris Pickett 2. The ‘The Addams Family’ theme tune 3. ‘Ghostbusters’ by Ray Parker Jr. 4. ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson 5. ‘I Put a Spell on You’ by Bette Midler in Hocus Pocus 6. ‘This is Halloween’ from The […]

October 18, 2022Guitar Lessons, Music Education guitar, music, music education, musical explanations, playing guitar, playing music by admin

Should You Play Left-Handed or Right-Handed?

Guitars come in right-handed and left-handed varieties. But, most people, when they pick up a guitar, don’t immediately show a strong tendency for either right-handed or left-handed playing. That’s because playing the guitar is complex, and it is not clear which hand plays the dominant role until you’ve spent some time practicing. Today, we’ll review a few indicators to help you choose the right guitar (and hand) for you! — Tuesday, October 18th If you are right-hand dominant, it’s probably […]

October 12, 2022Music News and Articles guitar tips, guitar tuning, music article, music learning, playing guitar, playing music by admin

Guitar Tuning Tips

Being in tune is one of the quickest ways to make you sound better and is the first thing that should be addressed when using a guitar. Today, we’ll share a few tips on how to tune your guitar! — Wednesday, October 12th TUNE THE SIXTH STRING FIRST The sixth string, or low E, has the most tension. It can affect the pitch of the other strings when changed because of the added or decreased tension it creates on the […]

October 6, 2022Music Education music, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Types of Instruments

How many types of instruments are there? There are five instrument families: strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and keyboards. Now let’s get into exactly what they are and which instruments are in each instrument family. — Wednesday, October 6th The five main types of instrument families: Strings Brass Woodwind Percussion Keyboards Strings Instruments under the “strings” category produce sound by employing a vibrating string or strings. The strings can be plucked, bowed, struck, or touched in other ways to make them […]

September 28, 2022Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music article, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

How to Train Your Ear

A strong inner ear is essential for understanding music composition, so nearly every music school requires students to take ear training lessons. This skill is essential for music students or anyone who wants to get better at listening, understanding, and performing music. — Wednesday, September 28th Ear Training Techniques Ear training practice is an excellent way for musicians to enhance their listening skills. Dedicating a small amount of time per day can be enough to keep your inner ear strong: […]

September 20, 2022Chord Charts - Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano and Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano Chords music, music education, music learning, music study, playing music by admin

How to play “September” by Taylor Swift

At 123 Rock, we bring you fun and easy-to-follow Chord Charts with Lyrics as well as sheet music to some of your favorite songs. These accurate chord charts will help you play your favorite songs and help you get familiar with chord changes in different keys. These chords can be used for Guitar, Piano, Bass, Ukelele, or any other instrument of your choice. We strongly suggest that you practice playing along to the original track and practicing it on your […]

August 22, 2022Uncategorized music, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

To become a great improviser, you need to unleash your inner musical instinct and then learn to control it. Learning to improvise is a long-term mission; you’ll need to be armed with some tips, tricks, and strategies to help you continually improve. — Thursday, August 22nd Today we’ll share three essential tips for developing your skills as an improvising musician: Know the basics Before you can make use of tactical advice, you need to have covered the basics. Hence, you […]

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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

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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

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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

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- 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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Benefits of Musical Instruments for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Tips to Take Your Trumpet Playing to the Next Level!

Things to Consider When Learning to Play the Violin

Most Anticipated Albums of 2023

15 Great Christmas Songs For Your Playlist!

How Music and Culture Work Together

Tips For a Better Performance

Myths About Music Lessons and Learning Music

Best Halloween Songs for Kids

Should You Play Left-Handed or Right-Handed?

Guitar Tuning Tips

Types of Instruments

How to Train Your Ear

How to play “September” by Taylor Swift

Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

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

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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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