One of the common misconceptions many singers have, especially when they are starting their vocal training is that they need to have perfect pitch or great pitch skills as a pre-requisite. The truth is, very few musicians actually have perfect pitch, and some famous singers are technically even tone-deaf. What does being tone-deaf really mean? Sometimes singers will call themselves tone-deaf without really knowing what the term really refers to. The term tone-deaf in music and singing simp

Are you looking for some Christmas piano songs to play during the holidays? Below, piano teacher Liz T. shares 15+ Christmas piano songs for beginners... The holidays are just around the corner. Whether you have a holiday piano recital coming up or you simply want to entertain guests, now is a great time to start learning  how to play Christmas songs on the piano. Below are 15+ popular Christmas piano songs that you can add to your repertoire. The majority of these Christmas piano

Are you ready to start learning piano and wondering "how much are piano lessons"? In this article, we'll outline the factors that affect the cost of piano lesson rates, as well as how to save money on lessons! The benefits of working with a private music teacher are clear: you get one-on-one guidance from a professional, a customized lesson plan, and someone to hold you accountable to your musical goals. But for budget-conscious beginners, the cost of piano lessons can seem daunting. What

Ready for your big break? Check out this list of good audition songs for musicals to discover all the fantastic options you have to choose from! Musical theatre auditions can be daunting, especially when they’re only asking for 16-32 bars of a song. No matter if you’re asked to prepare a cut or if you’re lucky enough to sing your whole song, it’s super important to find the song that really sells your voice. Musical theatre goes beyond voice type- it’s equally important to ha

Holloway / Stone / Getty Images What’s the first thing you should do every time you pick up a guitar? Resist the urge to shred for a moment, and make sure you’re in tune. It only takes a few minutes, but it can do wonders for the sound of your instrument.  If you’re just beginning to play the guitar, an out-of-tune instrument can be incredibly frustrating and make every note sound like a mistake. It can also make learning more difficult because you won’t be able to recognize whethe

Whether you're just learning how to play guitar chords or you're on your way to being a virtuoso, every guitar player needs to practice. Take these tips from guitar teacher Dee F. to create your perfect practice plan... Now that you have decided to learn how to play guitar, you wonder…how can I get the most out of my lessons? The answer is…practice, practice, practice! Practice What You Are Assigned If your teacher asks you to practice a certain warm-up exercise three times at each pra

Before you start your metal guitar lessons, be sure to take this advice from guitar teacher Zachary A.... Taking metal guitar lessons at first can seem rather challenging, but learning to play metal guitar really isn't as a daunting of a task as it may seem.  As you continue to read, I will go over few different tips and practices that would be beneficial to know before embarking on your epic journey in learning how to play metal. 1) Finding the way that you learn the best, and sticking to i

Looking for easy kids’ piano video tutorials to keep you and your young learner on track? The keyboard or piano is perhaps the easiest instrument for kids to learn how to play. Within a few weeks of practice, most kids are already playing the melodies to some of their favorite tunes! Between the ages of four through 10 is ideal for students to start learning how to play the piano. Your child will most likely already be familiar with some of these traditional songs, therefore making it f

Ariel Skelley / DigitalVision / Getty Images Shout-out to the rock and roll dads out there! Read on as guitar teacher Matt K. shares his top picks for famous dads known for rocking out, plus the best Father's Day songs from them to play...  Does your dad love getting down to the classic tunes of rock & roll? If so, you’re in luck! We’ve put together the perfect playlist for your dad this Father’s Day. Whether he loves the oldies or the new school rock, this list has something for

Learning how to play blues guitar? Pay extra attention to these five things from guitar teacher Mike B.... If you're a blues guitar player, or want to learn how to play the blues, then you'll want to read this post.  In it we're going to reveal 5 secrets that will help make you a better blues guitar player. So let's get started! How Do You Play Blues? Here are a few tips for playing blues: Learn the basic 12-bar blues chord progression Master the tonic chords of E, A, and D