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Young student learning to play violin

Getting Started with Violin and Viola

Music TipsBy David TopolovecApril 17, 2020

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

Getting Started with Piano

Music TipsBy White House of MusicApril 6, 2020

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.

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The Right Guitar for Different Music Styles

Music TipsBy Christopher LeppFebruary 20, 2020

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…

Drum set displayed in the Hartland White House of Music location

Getting Started in Percussion

Music TipsBy Cynthia CoyMarch 12, 2020

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…

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Developing Lifelong Skills in Music

Music TipsBy Rebecca Van TreeckOctober 24, 2019

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…

Schoolgirl and teacher playing acoustic guitar in music class

Getting Started with Guitar

Music TipsBy Christopher LeppDecember 11, 2019

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…

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Getting Started in Band

Music TipsBy Rebecca Van TreeckSeptember 17, 2019

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!

Music TipsBy Don HausenOctober 21, 2019

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…

Music, Friendships, and Continued Learning: The New Horizons Band Experience

Music, Friendships, and Continued Learning: The New Horizons Band Experience

Music TipsBy Dianne PetersonJuly 22, 2019

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…

Clarinets, Instrument rentals

Why You Should Rent Your First Band or Orchestra Instrument

Music TipsBy White House of MusicJuly 23, 2020

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…

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