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Mid-Side Mic Technique: Unlock Pro Stereo Recording

Mid-Side recording (MS recording) is a versatile stereo mic technique that offers precise control over your stereo width and ambience while maintaining mono compatibility.

How to Backup Your Files the Simple Way

Whether you work at home in your basement studio with your band or in a commercial space, you need a backup plan. This plan starts with knowing your backup options.

10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Learn an Instrument

Learning to play a musical instrument can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life, here are ten compelling reasons why everyone should learn an instrument

How to Play the Cajon: Everything You Need to Know

The cajon is a box-shaped instrument played by percussively hitting the front and sides of the box to produce sounds using either your hands or fingers or an item such as a mallet or brush.

A Beginner's Guide to Using a Metronome for Musical Practice

A metronome is a vital tool for beginner musicians to help them stay in tempo and maintain a consistent rhythm throughout their performance.

Choosing the Perfect Music Stand

In this article, we will discuss what to look for in a music stand, compare the different types of music stands, and provide insights on how to choose the best music stand for your specific needs.

How to Tune a Violin

The two most common ways to tuning a violin is tuning the violin pegs, and using the fine tuners. This guide will explain how to tune a violin with or without accessories.

Ruminating on Rudiments

Tens of thousands of drummers utilized their rudiments to guide soldiers during the American Civil War. Eventually, drumming grew beyond its military roots, and became the backbone of popular music.

Top 5 Benefits of Joining the School Band Program

Here are the top 5 reasons why encouraging your child to join the school band program is beneficial. It will equip them to succeed not only in music, but in school and life.

How to Get More Enjoyment out of Practicing

Keeping music fun, giving yourself time and space to absorb it, and trying new things is a solid recipe for improving quickly and enjoying music practice.

8 Things You Need to Know Before Starting Music Lessons

Before you start your music education, there are 8 things you need to know before starting music lessons to make the most of your musical journey.

5 Reasons Why Steel Drums Are the Perfect Choice for Students

Steel drums are a low-touch, high-performance instrument for kids and students to learn music regardless of your age.

The Best Method Book

You've just bought or rented your new instrument and you are SO EXCITED to play! There are so many books to choose from, but which method book is the best for you?

The Benefits of Playing Musical Instruments

If hearing music can be so beneficial to the human race, it follows that playing a musical instrument would be even better. Here are some benefits of playing musical instruments.

5 Tips for Hitting High Notes

High notes are an unavoidable fact of life, and every vocalist will struggle with them. Practice makes perfect so here are five tips to help you hit high notes.

Play Along Recordings for Jazz

If I could, I’d practice every day with a live rhythm section, but this is impossible so I settle for the next best thing: Play along recordings. This is not only handy but also a fun way to learn and practice tunes.

Demystifying Time Signatures

For many of us with limited experience reading standard music notation, time signatures can be a bit baffling. This article will break down different signatures and explain how they function.

Recitals: A Little Something for Everyone

While recitals are a great opportunity for youth to foster confidence in a safe, supportive space, it’s worth considering that there are benefits for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Musical Motivation: 4 Reasons to Stop Making Excuses and Just Do It!

We live in a society where we are constantly bombarded by distractions that are all competing for our attention. Here are 4 reasons to get back on track.

Are Exams Right for My Child?

You’ve had your child in music lessons for a little while now and everything seems to be going well. You should considering your child to complete their RCM or Conservatory Canada exams.

Top 10 Reasons for Learning to Play a Musical Instrument

Here are our top 10 reasons why you should start learning to play a musical instrument.

The Benefits of Music Lessons Later in Life

There are multiple benefits to taking music lessons as an adult. This blog will help you reconsider picking up your old instrument or starting a new hobby learning a new instrument.

The Language of Music – Why Music Theory is Fun

If you learn to ‘speak’ music theory it lets you talk about music effortlessly. It lets you define the particular bit of music you are talking about and the specific component of that music.

Classical to Country: The Polish Man in Black

Dan is a classically trained singer who often wanders the halls singing Beatles songs and has spent his share of time rocking out.

Sound: The Foundation of Music

How do we produce a sound?  How do we move air to generate a musical sound?  Depending on the instrument, we breathe in, breathe out – vibrating our vocal cords; hitting resonant surfaces; plucking strings; or drawing a bow across strings.

The Benefits of Being a Weekend Warrior

Everyone can benefit from discovering a new instrument. Whether it’s wanting to follow along with as your child learns, or maybe you have a group of friends who love to make music together, there’s always a way you can let music enrich your life.

Teaching Music to the Blind

I have been a music teacher for over half my life. It is something that runs in my blood; my mother and I teach out of the same studio in Mississauga. This past year I spent time working with and teaching music to blind children in Thailand.