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31368 Via Colinas #102

Westlake Village, CA 91362

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How to play “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals

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 […]

April 22, 2022Music Education down syndrome, interesting music article, music, music ad down syndrome, music article, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Breaking Down Boundaries with Music

Music therapy is a type of therapy that intertwines music with its therapeutic techniques. Music therapy is proven to help people with Down Syndrome to improve with social and communication skills, coordination skills, and learning skills. Today, we’ll share a bit more information on how music therapy enhances the life of people with special needs. — Tuesday, April 22nd Research supports evidence that shows that music therapy helps to benefit: • Social and Communication Skills Some of the ways it helps people […]

April 12, 2022Music Education music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, playing music by admin

The Six Stages of Learning a Song

You need to go through six crucial stages to learn a song truly. From learning lyrics to total ownership of the piece! Today, we’ll go over these six stages with you for easy understanding. — Tuesday, April 12th 1) Learning lyrics, melody, phrasing, and structure In other words, learning “when” and “what” to sing to get through the song from start to finish successfully. Even if one has to think about it. 2) Internalizing lyrics, melody, phrasing, and structure. Once one […]

March 31, 2022Music Education music, music article, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

5 Reasons You Should Take Up a Musical Instrument

Learning to play a musical instrument has many advantages – building your confidence, improving your memory, or broadening your social circle. Here are some reasons you should consider taking up a musical instrument. — Wednesday, March 31st 1. Playing an instrument makes you smarter! Many studies show a correlation between musical training and academic success in children and adults. Consequently, we can say that learning to play an instrument stimulates the brain, improving functions like memory and abstract reasoning skills. […]

March 29, 2022Chord Charts - Piano and Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano Chords, Uncategorized chord chart, chord chart and lyrics, chord charts, music, music education, piano chord chart, playing music by admin

How to play “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold

March 16, 2022Music Education, Music News, songwriting music, music learning, musical, playing music, songwriter, songwriting, writing music, writing songs by admin

Tips for Writing Memorable Songs

Many talented songwriters use these six techniques to write memorable songs. Thus, if songwriting is something you are passionate about, keep reading! —– Wednesday, March 16th Here, we share six practical tips when composing new music and lyrics: 1. Compose a catchy melody Millions of songs share the same three- and four-chord progressions. And, more often than not, that is why a melody gets stuck in our heads. Successful melodies usually move in stepwise motion (up or down either a […]

February 22, 2022Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Dogs Love Reggae & Soft Rock!

Music affects dogs’ behavior. And according to a recent study conducted by the University of Glascow, dogs appear to prefer reggae and soft rock over other genres of music. Continue reading to find out why! —– Friday, February 22nd The Scottish SPCA and the University of Glasgow have published a paper which suggests music affects dogs’ behaviour. Within the study, researchers played a variety of music to dogs and assessed physiological and behavioural changes. Professor Neil Evans, in charge of […]

February 16, 2022Music Education, Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music education, music practice, playing music by admin

Easy Ways To Optimize Your Music Practice

As we slowly re-group and get back to our routine, we want to share some valuable tips to make the best out of your practice time! These tips are helpful for anyone who plays an instrument or sings. —– Friday, February 16th 1. Find somewhere quiet Practicing in a quiet place will prevent you from surrendering to all sorts of distractions, but creating a particular practice area, whether it’s a specific room or just a corner of the living room, […]

February 12, 2022Music News and Articles, Music Video love songs, music, music playlist, musical, playing music, soundtracks, valentines day music, valentines day songs by admin

Best Valentine’s Day Songs of All Time

Valentine’s Day is all about letting others know how much you care. Whether that means your boyfriend, wife, your significant other, friends, or family — they all deserve to feel a little extra love on February 14th. So here’s a playlist for every type of love! —– Friday, February 11th Here are some of the greatest love songs; tracks that are perfect for Valentine’s Day! 1. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” covered by Haley Reinhart 2. “A Moment Like This” […]

January 24, 2022Uncategorized music, music education, music learning, playing music by admin

How to Introduce Music to Young Children

With all the benefits that music offers, it’s no wonder that parents want to introduce their kids to music as early as possible. But, depending on the children’s age, fostering their love for music might not be as easy as you would think! So, today, we want to share a few tips on how to get youngsters interested in music. —– Tuesday, January 18th Here are a few pointers and tips to get your children interested in music: 1. Bring […]

January 11, 2022Chord Charts - Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano and Guitar Chords, Chord Charts - Piano Chords chords, chords and lyrics, chords for guitar, chords for piano, music, music study, playing music by admin

How to play “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” by Lin-Manuel Miranda

December 28, 2021Uncategorized artist, interesting music article, music business, music education, music learning, music producer, music production, playing music by admin

Music Production Tips for Beginners

Here are five essential music production tips every amateur should know. If you are starting as a music producer or are interested in music production, these hacks will give you a jump start and a better idea of where you need to start in the music business. —– Monday, December 28th 1. Basic but essential gear As you know, we need to have some gear to get started in music and production. Of course, everybody will tell you that the […]

December 9, 2021Music Education, Music News and Articles, Uncategorized interesting music article, musical, musical explanations, performing, playing music, singing, singing hacks, singing practices, singing tips by admin

What Vocalists Should and Shouldn’t Eat Before Performing

We all know that our body requires fuel to function, and food is fuel! But which foods and beverages can harm your vocal cords, and which ones can help you sing better? Keep on reading! —– Thursday, December 9th Here are some quick tips on food and drinks you should and should not eat before singing. What to Eat & Drink Eating these foods a few hours before your show will help you relax and give your best. Also, a […]

December 1, 2021Music Education, Music News children music, music, music education, music learning, music tv shows, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Television Shows That Teach Music To Kids

TV offers fun, exciting, and educational ways for children to encounter music. TV is always a great place to start, whether that means sing-along shows, musical drama, humorous music programs, or on-air lessons for kids who want to learn music basics! —– Wednesday, December 1st Today, we want to share five great television shows that help us teach music to kids while keeping them interested and entertained: Fraggle Rock This show, called “FR” by its fans, is a joint production […]

November 19, 2021Music News and Articles autotune, interesting music article, music, music article, music production, musical explanations, playing music, sound engineering by admin

What’s Auto-Tune and How Does it Work?

Like a spellchecker or photo editing software can save us from our mistakes, the audio program Auto-Tune can correct a singer’s wrong notes and wavering pitch. —– Friday, November 19th Although the program is best known for the robotic vocal style that has dominated pop radio in recent years, Auto-Tune is widely used in the studio and at concerts to make artists’ sound pitch-perfect. But, the beauty of this software is that artists don’t have to sing, take after take, […]

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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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playing music

How to play “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals

Breaking Down Boundaries with Music

The Six Stages of Learning a Song

5 Reasons You Should Take Up a Musical Instrument

How to play “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold

Tips for Writing Memorable Songs

Dogs Love Reggae & Soft Rock!

Easy Ways To Optimize Your Music Practice

Best Valentine’s Day Songs of All Time

How to Introduce Music to Young Children

How to play “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Music Production Tips for Beginners

What Vocalists Should and Shouldn’t Eat Before Performing

Television Shows That Teach Music To Kids

What’s Auto-Tune and How Does it Work?

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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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