Tips and advice shared by tutors for learning Music

Learning anything new or teaching yourself a skill can be tricky. This is especially true for when you are teaching yourself a new instrument, in this case, the guitar, and while there are free resources out there to help you improve, eventually you will get stuck. Yes, you know the moment I'm talking about. When you have progressed so far or are just starting out and then either don't know what to learn next, or are stuck playing the same scale...

Music is an art that allows those who play it to express themselves freely. If you live for music, you might have considered using this talent and giving music lessons to others. To do this, you must first have a solid knowledge of musical language, solfège and other aspects that will help you in your future career as a music teacher. If you want to know more about how to become a private music teacher, read on! Requirements to become a music t...

London is one of Europe's most culturally-rich and diverse cities with a booming music scene. So it's a great idea to learn how to play a musical instrument in London. You'll have plenty of places to listen to inspiring live music and, who knows, play it too. In London there are lots of open mic nights where you can get an idea of what it's like to play in front of people. This is very useful for those who are just starting out and want to mast...

Easy songs to learn on the guitar as a beginner If you´re a beginner at the guitar, perhaps you´re already taking guitar lessons with a private tutor but want to venture out and learn some easy songs that you can use to practise. Before learning these songs, there are some steps you should have already practised. We´ve compiled a list of the skills you should have learned as a beginner, as well as some of the easiest songs you can learn on ...

A music tutor can work in many different places and in many different ways. That is why more and more people are becoming interested in working as music tutors. The variety of opportunities for music teachers is immense - they can teach music in public schools, in private schools, in conservatories, or with private tuition. You can also teach various instruments or choose to specialise in one instrument. But before you can teach music, you will...

It goes without saying that music education in UK schools leaves much to be desired. The majority of young people only receive mandatory music lessons up until KS3 in secondary school, and abandon it altogether if they don't choose to pursue GCSE or A-Level music. School music classes often include the study of classical music and the basics of musical instruments such as the recorder or keyboard, which hardly arouses the interest of young peopl...

The beloved guitar has been around for at least 800 years, and there's a 3,000 year old stone carving from Turkey showing someone playing a similar instrument!  There are countless designs out there leading to infinite musical possibilities, whatever your style. Whether you´re just starting with guitar lessons, you´re a seasoned player, or you´re just interested in music history, this blog is for you. Let's talk about how we got here and so...

If you're starting to learn how to play the saxophone, it can sometimes seem difficult to know where to start with finding a saxophone to play and where you can find saxophone tutors. As a saxophone tutor myself, I have gained years of experience in playing different types of saxophones with different mouthpieces and reeds. In this blog I´ll provide you recommendations from my own personal experiences. Purchasing your first saxophone Once ...

More and more young people, students and adults dream of mastering a musical instrument. You should use this passion to start a new hobby, to challenge yourself and even to become part of a musical group at school, high school or even university who have mastered an instrument to perfection. If you've been thinking about taking violin lessons for some time, you've come to the right place! The benefits of learning to play the violin Violin ...

Do you want to learn to play the piano? Now it is possible to do so from the comfort of your own home or wherever you are in the world. The great advantage of online piano lessons is that you don't have to meet your tutor in person, so as long as you have a wifi connection, you can learn to play the piano or any instrument you wish. Piano tuition online  The piano is one of the oldest, most popular and beautiful instruments in the world. ...

Have you ever heard of neuroplasticity? It is one of the most important tools when it comes to acquiring any cognitive ability. The brain can be moulded to adapt to new knowledge it acquires through learning. And, like the body, the more the brain is trained, the more it is ready to learn. This is something that happens throughout a person's life, which is why you can always learn in any subject. So, maybe it's time for you to fulfil your dream ...

Buying a piano is a big expense and if you have already started to look at prices in music shops or on the online market, you will have noticed that many of them cost a lot. However, don't panic just yet. Since you are thinking about starting to play the piano there are many cheaper options. Let's see what types of pianos there are, how they differ and which one you should choose to start your piano lessons. Choose the piano according to your l...

Summer is here and you're probably looking forward to going out with your friends, having adventures and catching up. Do you have a scene in your head from a Hawaiian movie where a group of friends are sitting on the beach, watching the sunset and playing music? They listen to the sound of the guitar and exchange ideas. Wouldn't you like to be yourself? If it makes you happy to experience these beautiful moments with your friends that you will r...

The fact that your child has expressed a desire to learn music is very good news: music is a creative art that allows them to express themselves freely. In addition, they can acquire some skills that will help them grow, such as having a better memory, better concentration or knowing how to work in a group. So, don't hesitate to sign them up for some good music lessons! But how do you make sure you are choosing the right music tutor for your chi...