Learning an instrument is not easy, and there aren’t many tips that reap instant results. However, what I’m about to share will make a huge difference to your progress. So often, learners dive straight into the playing without any preparation. Mistakes happen because they have so much to think about, such as reading the notes, … Read more
Whether you want to kick start a new piece with greater intentions, prepare for a concert, examination or learn a new piece of repertoire setting music goals will help you move forwards. You need to formulate all the goals you set in a measurable way that helps you create habits. Simply stating a few goals … Read more
Sight reading music is an invaluable skill that has numerous benefits when it comes to learning new music. However, it is something that many musicians find challenging. The earlier you start sight reading practice, the better and if you are not sure what that entails, don’t worry. In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive guide … Read more
Texture in music is how the melodic and harmonic layers combine when you hear them in a piece of music. People often use words such as thick, dense or thin to describe the musical texture. While these are correct, there are more specific terms such as monophonic, homophonic, polyphonic that are useful to learn when … Read more
Effective music practice is a crucial skill for anyone who plays an instrument. Learning how to practice music, though, is a skill in itself. Grab this free video to boost your practice skills before you keep on reading. Everybody who learns an instrument knows that to make progress, you have to practice. Yet, so many … Read more
Phrases in music are the equivalent of sentences in a written language. They differ from a motive in music (motif) as they are a complete thought. However, they are not a whole story. Music uses phrases in a similar way to punctuation in English. We use punctuation to help us understand sentences, while phrases enable … Read more