Blog by Jaime Rosenberg
In 2016, the University of Southern California’s Brain and Creativity Institute published a study showing that musical experiences in childhood can spur brain development, particularly regarding language acquisition, reading, and speech skills. Maybe your child has started showing signs of enjoying ...
Although the origins of rock and roll have been heavily debated by experts, there is a general agreement that it first emerged in the Southern United States. Not to be confused with today’s Rock Music, rock and roll started as a sub genre of other black American music traditions. With roots in the b...
Classical music originated in Europe in the 5th century CE and is rooted in the traditions of Western culture. Modern day scholars have classified the music into different eras and have attached approximate dates to each era. These dates act as a guideline to help represent the gradual shift in co...
Although music is often thought of as an extracurricular activity focused on enjoyment, people study music for a variety of reasons and studying music can have many benefits (outside of music) as a result of that effort. At Greater Toronto Music School, we believe music is beneficial in many areas ...
"Practice, practice practice!"
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"Practice makes perfect"
When beginning to learn an instrument, it is important to make time for practice. Here at Greater Toronto Music School, our highly skilled teachers help students to build a practice routine that will work for them and hel...
The wonderful world of music is full of unique sounds created by a plethora of different instruments. At Greater Toronto Music School, we encourage diversity through music by exposing students to sounds from around the world. When exploring music from around the world, new fascinating instruments yo...
Have you ever been practicing your instrument and wished that you could record your ideas and produce your own music? Have you been spending your time honing your skills on your instrument at Greater Toronto Music School and want to develop your ideas? How about trying music production?
If you answe...
Did you know that your cell phone can be used to make your practicing more fun and effective? There are plenty of free apps available for download on mobile devices that can help musicians improve the way that they play their instrument. Below are some of our favourite apps that we recommend to ou...
Is learning an instrument a young person’s game? Is it ever too late to learn to play an instrument? No way! These are questions that we hear from older people who are considering taking online music lessons or music lessons in Toronto with Greater Toronto Music School. One great thing about music i...
A recital or concert is a fantastic opportunity to show off everything you’ve learned in your music lessons. Whether you’ve been taking online music classes, doing weekly Skype sessions with a voice teacher, meeting one-on-one with your music teacher in Toronto, or are playing in an orchestra or lar...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are limited in what they are able to do and find themselves thinking outside of the box to find interesting ways to spend time with friends and family. Valentines Day is quickly approaching and people are finding themselves looking for a special way to spend the...
Adam, a self taught and experienced drummer, was feeling stagnant with his playing and contacted Greater Toronto Music School. Once in a while he would try to learn a new song or search YouTube for a new fill idea, but more often than not, when he would sit down behind his kit found himself playing ...
Learning an instrument has many benefits. It gives students an outlet for their creativity, opens them up to a deeper understanding and appreciation for music, and most of all, it is an extremely fun and gratifying experience. The best thing about teaching music is sharing a passion for music and s...
What do artists like Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, Prince and Miles Davis all have in common? They are all well rounded musicians. When people discuss their favourite musicians, the phrase ‘well rounded’ often gets thrown around, so let’s dive in and unpack what it really means to be a well rounded mu...
I grew up with two parents who love music so it’s always been a big part of my life. My father is a die hard Beatles fan and my mother loves Motown music so growing up, there was always music playing in the house. I began taking piano lessons in Toronto around the age of six and showed a keen inte...
At the Greater Toronto Music School, we offer music lessons in Toronto and strive to cultivate a passion for music inside the class and beyond. With the holiday season quickly approaching, we would like to share some of our favourite musical gift ideas. It can be difficult to find the right gift fo...
Whether you're on a big festival stage, at your local open mic in Toronto, jamming with your friends or just playing on your own at home, mistakes are likely to happen and they are ok! Some mistakes may have a larger impact than others, but even the most critical don't have to ruin a performance. O...
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the prominence of online lessons. Online learning offers flexibility, comfort, saves time commuting and has proven to be an effective learning method due to simplicity and ease that students experience. Over the past few months with the social distancing...
Greater Toronto Music School is committed to the safety of both of students and teachers during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
We have been acting in accordance with the guidelines set by the Canadian Health authorities, Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organizati...