Summer Fun Music
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…
2025 Summer Music Camps
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…
Getting Started with Violin and Viola
Does your student want to play the violin or viola? Our basic starter guide outlines a number of best practices for lesson preparation, instrument care, and what to look for in a new violin or viola!
Getting Started with Piano
Is your student ready to start “Making Music For Life” as a beginner pianist? We walk you through the process of helping your student take their first steps into the world of music performance.
The Right Guitar for Different Music Styles
White House of Music: Your Local Guitar Shop Why Do Guitarists Often Own More Than One Guitar? There are many reasons a guitarist might own more than one guitar. Guitars…
Getting Started in Percussion
How to Become a Skilled Percussionist My Experience As a Beginner Percussionist When you first get started with your musical career, you’ll never know where it might take you! I…
Developing Lifelong Skills in Music
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…
Getting Started with Guitar
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…
Getting Started in Band
A Parent’s Guide for New Band Students First Steps: Recruitment and Instrument Selection Congratulations! Your student is taking their first step toward a successful musical career. While it might seem…
Accidents Happen: Maintenance & Repair Keeps Instruments Running Like New!
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…