Summer Music CampsSummer Music Camps are a great way to continue your musical journey! They provide a great learning environment, ability to meet new friends in the community, and enjoy the sounds of music! Event Name: Location: Dates: Age Range: Link/Contact: Registration Window: WISTA Summer Orchestra Camp Hartland, WI Session 1: June 21-23 Session 2:…
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School’s out for summer! Band, orchestra, and WSMA are all done. Now could be a great time to really focus on new things, which is great, but it’s summer! Fun should be had in lessons too. One of our favorite things to do with students in the summer is to have them play something fun…
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Taking Your First Steps Toward Becoming a Successful Guitarist How Do You Learn To Play The Guitar? People always tell me that they wish they could play the guitar. I smile and tell them it is a great experience and you’ll probably play for the rest of your life. You will play at Christmas, around…
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The Tangible and Intangible Benefits of Band Participation It’s well known that music students typically outperform their non-music peers academically. Past studies have indicated that SAT students who participated in music scored an average of 31 points above average in reading, 23 points above average in math, and 31 points above average in writing. Researchers…
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Music Programs for Seniors & Retirees Hello there! I’m Dianne Peterson, a White House of Music employee and New Horizons Band member. I’d like to share the story of how I became involved in our local New Horizons Band and some of the benefits it offers for senior citizen musicians of all skill levels. My…
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The Dangers of Buying Instruments Online Amazon Is Great… for Some Things Online shopping has never been easier. Type in a keyword, find your product, maybe browse a few reviews, and with a single click, your item is on its way! While e-commerce sales may simplify the shopping experience, there are some products that are…
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Our very own Dave Topolovec has trained countless thousands of students in the Wauwatosa School District. In this article, he provides a reference guide for parents of new orchestra students.
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Should You Buy or Rent Your First Musical Instrument? Welcome to the wonderful experience of making music! If this is the first time you or your student have needed a musical instrument, there are a few options you can explore as you begin your musical journey: Should I Buy or Rent My First Band or…
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Protecting Your Instrument From Life’s Little Surprises From the expected to the unexpected, conceivable to inconceivable, we have seen some interesting things happen to rented or purchased musical instruments. Whether it’s the standard wear and tear that occurs as an instrument is used over the course of a school year or your car backing over…
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Resources for Musicians Playing Music at Home Blog Summary Online resources, tutorial videos, and blog content make it easy to continue learning and creating music from home. Our “Getting Started” series for guitar, piano, percussion, violin, and viola helps beginners build confidence, with concierge support available for choosing the right first instrument. Get practical guidance…
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