Blog by Jaime Rosenberg
Prodigies are individuals who demonstrate exceptionally high levels of proficiency at their craft during their youth. In the case of musical prodigies, in addition to their deep love for playing and listening to music, most will exhibit some similar characteristics. Musical prodigies will often cr...
Thinking of taking drum lessons in Toronto? Then one of your first steps will be choosing between an acoustic or electronic drum kit to practice on at home. Keep reading to learn the benefits/drawbacks of acoustic and electronic drum kits and the best choice for novice drummers!
Due to its complex nature, it is often said that those who play the violin are oftentimes smarter when compared to those who don’t play. This is because your hands are making two different movements at the same time and that is tricky for the brain to register. This challenge (among many other benef...
If your child has a passion for music and creativity, chances are they’re going to love taking drum lessons. Aside from a new hobby, learning how to play the drums yields immense skills and benefits that can be taken out of lessons. If you’re thinking of signing your child up for drum lessons or the...
There are a ton of benefits your child can gain from learning how to play the piano. From improved memory to better listening skills to enhanced coordination–the list can go on. And if you’re considering signing your kid up for piano lessons in Toronto, it’s important to also carve out time for them...
Thinking of learning how to play the guitar? After making the decision to try out guitar lessons in Toronto, the next step is to find the perfect guitar for you! There are many factors that go into choosing the best acoustic guitar which will help you decide what is going to work for your personal n...
When first jumping into music lessons, there are a few things to consider and items to prepare prior to your first session. While each music school offers different things, it’s still important to remember that your music lessons should feel good for you or your child and work well with your lifesty...
While acoustic pianos have remained more or less the same over the years, digital pianos have evolved significantly and are now a viable alternative, even for players who are particular about the feel of their keyboard. Digital pianos offer many advantages over their acoustic counterparts; they are...
When the pandemic hit, swarms of people gravitated to learning new hobbies and skills.
From DIY wall murals to baking to gardening–the opportunity to learn something new was truly endless since we were spending more time at home. Personally, I decided to dabble in learning how to play the guitar. My ...
Learning guitar can be challenging for adults and children alike, but it can also be a lot of fun. If you are thinking about taking guitar lessons in Toronto or getting lessons for your child, you may be wondering the best age to begin.
Most music teachers recommend starting guitar lessons at around ...
If you’ve always been interested in taking piano lessons, there’s no better time to start than now. You might be wondering what you need and where you can find lessons that suit your budget and schedule. Here’s everything you need to know before you get started with your piano lessons in Toronto or ...
The world of music is full of wonders. Learning piano is a fantastic way to dip into the sea of music as well as to improve memory, concentration, and hand-eye coordination. As a parent, you might wonder what the best age for your child to begin piano lesson in Toronto. All children develop at diff...
In today’s modern society, we all have decisions to make. A number of them boil down to virtual or face to face. Having taken both in-person piano lessons in Toronto and online piano lessons, I am now here to break down the advantages to both.
In Person Piano lessons in Toronto and Mississauga
Many pe...
Would you know what to answer if I asked you what kind of instrument a piano is? Many piano players wouldn’t. You might be tempted to say it’s a string instrument, like a guitar or violin. You could also think it’s a percussion instrument like a xylophone. Well, it’s neither - or both. The piano is ...
Oh man, is it December already? Yes, that fateful month when the car radio will only play songs with jingle bells in them and you’re finally forced to fish that ice scraper thing out of the depths of your garage. Maybe you find a crumpled up twenty dollar bill in your winter jacket pocket, forgotten...
As we all know, The Great White North is a vast and beautiful land full of natural wonder. As we also all know, it can be very very cold. Winters in Toronto, while somewhat milder than those of, say Yukon, are still harsher than much of the world has to deal with. Walks in the park and trips to the ...
How Advertisers Use Music to Influence Decisions
We all know the feeling of sitting somewhere, like a car, a train, or a bus, peering out of the window and feeling like we’re living in a music video. Music can make us feel every emotion, heal our sadness and amplify our joys in life. Music’s power is...
Some guitar solos have literally broken world records. David DiDonato, from Austin, Texas (USA) broke the Guinness World Record for the longest guitar solo after a 24 hour and 55-minute long solo. John Taylor played « Flight of the Bumblebee » by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov at 620 beats per minute (bpm)...
Throughout history, all cultures, from the most primitive to the most advanced, have used music. Music has a huge place in our lives and our societies as a whole. That’s what pushed neuroscientists to fervently research the relationship between the brain and music, in the past decade. The research s...
Oh, our beloved musicians and artists - they fascinate us, they move us, they inspire us… Here is our take on some interesting facts about famous musicians that could surprise even their biggest fans!
1. Mozart sold more CDs than Beyonce in 2016
In October 2016, the Universal Music Group released a b...