Holiday Gift Guide: So many Options and So Little Time, Left.
As you can see from our last two posts on this topic, buying an instrument can be very tricky. Finding the right one can be hard because this is such a subjective thing. It's not like buying someone a gadget that you know they want, like the latest and greatest apple...
Holiday Gift Guide: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Our last post talked about where to look for and buy musical instruments and if you have really decided that the gift to get your loved own is a musical instrument you then the next step is to start to look at your budget and value of the actual instrument. Obviously,...
Holiday Gift Guide: Where to buy a Musical Instrument Gifts
With Christmas right around the corner, many people are considering getting a musical instrument or musical equipment for their friend, loved one, son, or daughter. A musical instrument or music equipment is a very good gift to get for someone, especially if you know...
What it Means to be a Music Lab Location
There comes a time for many music educators where he or she considers the idea of opening their own music school. The reasons for this are very different for everyone, but this is part of the normal evolution of many musicians. For some, it's the love of...
5 Important Reasons to Own a Music Academy
Starting a music school provides many benefits to you, your students, and community! Here are some important reasons to start a music academy. Did you know that nine-in-ten kids want to learn an instrument? Music is a wonderful gift and starting a music...
9 Tips for Starting a Music School
Have you always dreamed of starting a music school? Here are some tips to help you open your very own studio. In 2018, the music industry generated $51.5 billion! Music is bigger than ever. But that isn't necessarily restricted to things like vinyl and...
How to Choose an Acoustic Guitar for Kids
Does your child want to learn guitar? Here's what you should consider when choosing an acoustic guitar for kids. Your child has expressed an interest in learning to play acoustic guitar. Great! But now it's your turn to figure out what to look for in an acoustic...
Practice Makes Perfect: How to Practice More Efficiently
You may be practising daily, but if you aren't practising well that might not matter. Here's everything you need to know about how to practice more efficiently. Have you always dreamed about being able to play the piano, the drums, the guitar, or another musical...
The Top 3 Easiest Instruments for Adults to Learn
You're never too old to get into music! That said, some instruments are easier than others. Here are the three easiest instruments to learn for adult beginners. Music is therapeutic. And it's food for the soul and the brain. MRI scans that monitored adult brains'...
How to Find a Great Music Teacher for Your Child
In this guide, discover how to find the best music teacher for your child. Look for the right traits of a good teacher, which are explained in this guide. Did you know that children who learn an instrument tend to be better problem solvers and perform better...
Why Teaching Music Theory For Kids In Sacramento, CA Is Important
Learning the fundamentals of music is crucial when learning an instrument. We unveil why teaching music theory for kids in Sacramento is important. Are you thinking about getting music lessons for your children? You should. It's not just the skills they develop in...
Brain Power! The Academic Benefits Of Learning A Musical Instrument In Roseville, CA
Learning a musical instrument has a range of benefits attached to it. We share the academic benefits of learning a musical instrument In Roseville, CA. Between the age-old wisdom of practice, practice, practice and you are what you eat is the idea that effort matters....
Sacramento Homeschooling: How to Include Music Lessons for Children
Learn how Sacramento parents can add music lessons for children as part of their homeschooling curriculum. And, how to support musical talent between study. Music can help a child develop cognitively. If you're homeschooling your kids, adding music lessons for...
Roseville Parents: Does Your Child Have a Love of Music? Here’s How to Support Them
5 Ways to Encourage and Support Your Child's Love of Music Roseville, CA offers an incredible outlet for those who have a love of music. Use these suggestions to support your child's aspirations in learning music. Although science hasn't quite figured out why yet,...
How to Get Your Child to Stick With Singing Lessons
Pretty much every adult regrets not sticking with some activity from childhood. Here's how to get your kid to stick with singing lessons! This may come as a surprise to you, but most kids aren't exactly crazy about singing lessons. Now, some children simply don't like...
5 Incredible Benefits of Voice Lessons for Children
There she goes again singing "Let it Go" from the other room for the 15th time today! You think to yourself, my child has a decent voice for her age! Is it time to get her a singing teacher? Research has shown that kids are physically and emotionally ready for formal...
The Lasting Benefits of Violin Lessons for Kids
Over 50 percent of American households have at least one member who plays a musical instrument. Whether you proudly play an instrument or are considering signing your kid up for violin lessons, it's important to understand the many benefits that come from this hobby....
How Do Music Lessons For Kids Teach Discipline?
If you've heard somewhere that music lessons are a great way to teach discipline, rest assured it's true. But how exactly does discipline evolve from music? Kids are naturals at lots of activities. From building with blocks to creating art to playing make-believe,...
5 Ways to Make Piano Practice More Fun For Your Child
Have you noticed your child becoming bored with their music lessons? The piano is a beautiful-sounding instrument but its lesson plans can be a little underwhelming. While you may think it's best to have them step away from it for a while, it's the...
The Lasting Benefits of Violin Lessons for Kids
Enhanced Academic Skills Turns out, there's a relationship between the kids who sign up for violin lessons and the grades they earn in school. Music is inherently connected with education. By learning the different intricacies that come with music, you're improving...
When to Begin Piano Lessons for Children
Piano lessons can be an immensely rewarding activity for your children. Not only will it allow them to express their emotions through music, but it can also have a positive impact on their cognitive performance. Piano lessons for children have been found...
A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Instruments for Kids
It's never too early to introduce your child to music. If you're unsure of where to start, here is a guide to the best beginner musical instruments for kids. Finding the right musical instruments for kids can seem as difficult as learning how to play them....
5 Surprising Reasons to Start Playing the Drums
Trying to encourage an appreciation for music? It's time for plan B. Here are 5 ways playing the drums can improve your child's life. Did you know that drummers report feeling less stressed and happier than most people? Whether you're considering which...
3 Ways Music Lessons for Kids Boost Academic Strength
Beyond teaching them a valuable skill, music lessons for kids can also improve academic performance. If you're a parent that wants your child to become self-actualized, focused and productive, one of the best things you can do is sign them up for music...
How Playing in A Band Promotes Social Skills in Kids
Playing in a band is one of the best ways for your kid to develop new musical and social skills. Learn more about how playing in a band can improve your child. As a parent of a little rocker, you're probably used to a few things. Driving to band practice,...
Drum Lessons: Kid Approved, Parent Tolerated Tips
You knew your child wanted to be a drummer since that day a wooden spoon met your stock pot. Here are tips for drum lessons that will make it fun for everyone! A child who expresses interest in music should be encouraged to play their instrument of choice....
Love the Process: How to Make Guitar Practice Fun for Kids
Guitar practice should be fun, especially for beginners. Learn how to encourage your kids and get them to enjoy the musical learning process. Getting a kid to be excited about practicing is like getting a kid to want to do homework. The fact is that most...
The Power of the ii-V-I Progression
There are so many ways to learn an instrument. For piano, you often hear of multiple different methods of teaching. There is the Suzuki method, Bastien piano basics, Music Tree, and some students simply learn by watching other piano players play in church,...
Lock It Down
“Got the foundation on lock down, mmmhmm. If there’s no foundation I’m not going in the house.” -Rachelle Ferrell on her drummer, John Roberts There’s nothing like a good groove. It’s a scientific fact. There are always certain songs that make us stop what we’re doing...
Learning Through Music Lessons for Healthy Cognitive Development
Music lessons for kids adds a richness to life unlike any other activity. See how learning an instrument can lead to healthier and faster brain development. Welcoming a new child into the world is one of the most memorable moments in life. However, what most idolized...
Benefits of Piano Lessons: Why Your Child Should Start Playing
Piano lessons have been proven to benefit children in various different ways. Click here to find out why your child should start playing the piano. Are you looking for an after-school activity for your child? Do you want to appeal to their artistic abilities as well...
6 Benefits of Bass Guitar Lessons
6 Benefits of Bass Guitar Lessons There are a lot of reasons folks become interested in learning a new instrument. Perhaps you're a working professional looking to round out your skills. Or, maybe you're a parent who heard that music lessons help boost cognitive...
Church Drumming, Dos and Don’ts
Church Drumming, Dos and Don’ts Most of us will play at a church at some point. Regardless of your beliefs, you will either find yourself serving on a worship team regularly, filling in for a friend at their home church, or hired as a guest musician. Personally, I...
3 Ways Music Develops Well-rounded Children
3 Ways Music Develops Well-rounded Children Everyone has heard about the Mozart effect. Maybe you placed headphones on your (or your partner's) pregnant belly with classical music playing in order to increase your baby's future SAT scores. Simply listening to music...
What Will Music Lessons Do for Me?
What Will Music Lessons Do for Me? The gift of music has been passed down from generation to generation. Learning how to play a musical instrument has both intrinsic and extrinsic value. Unlike many other activities, music can (in many ways) tap into all five of our...
Go Buy a CD
Go Buy a CD As musicians, recorded music is a super important part of our lives. Music is our source of learning, study, growth, and enjoyment. It is the resource that allows us to learn from the best of the best. If I wanted to, I could listen to John Coltrane play...
Why You’re Never too Old for Adult Music Lessons
Why You're Never too Old for Adult Music Lessons Why You're Never too Old for Adult Music Lessons Learning to play a musical instrument is a wonderful ability to have, no matter your age. Read on to learn why you're never too old for adult music lessons. Learning a...
The Importance of Music Education in Child Development
The Importance of Music Education in Child Development The old adage that "music calms the soul" has gained so much acceptance that everyone resorts to music for pretty much everything. From entertainment to relaxing our minds and inducing sleep, music plays an...
More Instruments Joining Our Already Big Family
As many of you know we have been going through a complete rebrand of our schools since sept 2016 and we are starting to get closer to becoming a multi-instrument music school at all of our locations. Currently, only our Granite Bay location offers all instruments and...
Justin Barnes – Hihat and ride technique
A very simple but extremely important lesson about a few hihat and ride techniques to work on the next time you practice that will make you a much better drummer and musician. Hope you enjoy this one. Don't forget to subscribe. Drum...
Cameron Womack – Brush Lesson
Cameron Explores the world of brush playing to give you guys something new to work on. Hope you enjoy this one. ***Small edit! "Sweet on Beats 1 and 3 not 1 and 2*** Don't forget to subscribe. Drum Instructor: Cameron Womack Web:...
Ben Wood – Paradiddle Fill
If done right this fill will sound REAL GOOD! Just have to watch the video to see how and why. Just as Ben Wood, he certainly thinks so. We hope you enjoy the videos and lessons. Don't forget to subscribe. Drum Instructor: Ben Wood Facebook:...
Stixx – Motown Classic Fill
Drum Lab instructor Stixx revisits one of the most famous fills of all time! This Motown classic is on an incredible amount of records and has been played by so many great drummers of our time and drummers from the past! If you play drums...
Eli Aksen – Paradiddle Permutation
Eli Aksen and his Hype man (Anthony Ty Johnson) pay a quick visit to the big topic of Paradiddle Permutation. Hopefully this inspires you to dig deeper and learn more about this awesome concept. We will post more about it in the...
Tyler Lydell – Left Handed Tasty Snack
Simple, small, detail that will change up the way you play alternating 16th note grooves on the hihat. Hope you have fun with this one. Many times groove is made up of the details and this one can totally change how full your hihat pattern...
Anthony Ty Johnson – Money Beat
Anthony Ty Johnson might be young but his wisdom is well beyond his years. If you can get this concept of the money beat discussed in this video early on in your music career you will always have gigs and opportunities. If you are a seasoned...
Tyler Lydell – Stutter Step
A simple but really cool concept by Tyler Lydell. A widely used concept in hiphop drumming but can spice up or enhance a variety of styles. Also a great way to develop your left foot control and coordination. Have fun, let us know what you...
Daniel Blackburn – Displaced Backbeat Groove
Daniel Blackburn breaks down a simple but fun groove that has a displaced backbeat. Take this idea and run with it! Its a great way to build up a new sound in your playing. Any comments and questions welcome. Thank you for watching and check...
Cameron Womack – 7 Note Lick
Drum lab Drum Instructor Cameron Womack Shares a very simple and fun 7 Note Lick that can help you explore a new pattern around the kit. Please leave any comments or questions bellow and thanks for watching.
Ben Wood – Six Stroke Roll Lick
Ben Wood shares a very simple yet musical way to play a six stroke roll as a fill. Take a stab at it and always remember that there are always ways to change or alter the patter and explore more possibilities. Enjoy, share, and let us know...
Tyler Lydell – The Six Nasty
Drum lab Drum Instructor Tyler Lydell's "Six Nasty" It is 6 notes long, and it is NASTY! Its a fun little lick that can be orchestrated anywhere on the kit. Practice playing it as different subdivision like Tyler does in the videos. Please...