Here's the ultimate guide to practicing like a professional!

Buying a new instrument is exciting. And It can also be… weirdly overwhelming. We've walked people through this process for decades and have made the process simple. Our goal is to find the instrument that helps you play your best!

Our Ukulele Vibe Social is where music meets connection! This community hour is designed to celebrate the joy of learning and playing the...

Develop confidence, stage presence, and performance skills with Recital Prep & Presentation—helping musicians perform with poise and joy!

We often get asked what level a student needs to be involved in our group programming or ensembles-- It usually comes to a "well it depends and we can't really define the group because it is a mixed skill-level ensemble" and usually some form of back and forth until we land on the "Come Check it out!" So we were chatting and decided we need to make an online guide for our Melody Mart's Group Program. Some Background on Musical Skill Classification In music education, skill cl

Disclaimer: This blog contains affiliate links, we earn from qualifying purchases. I cannot tell you how much time and energy I could have saved by making sure my music space was neat and organized. I promise, decluttering your spaces will help you focus on creating an environment for music. But more importantly, it will just make you feel better! Declutter and Organize Your Music Space for Better Focus Speaking from my experience as a professional musician. Piles of music j

I always, always recommend students, musicians, and performers to attend as many performing events as they can; because it is one of the best things you can do for yourself as a musician. To me, this is an extension to of one of our other programs. Anyways, Open Mic nights at Melody Mart are low-pressure events for students of Melody Mart and our community where developing artists can experiment with new material, receive constructive feedback, and connect with fellow musicia

Music Theory Game Time transforms learning music theory into an engaging experience by reimagining classic games

PLEASE, STOP CHOMPIN' ON FOOD RIGHT BEFORE A LESSON; STOP DRINKING SUGARY DRINKS BEFORE PLAYING AND CLEAN YOUR INSTRUMENT. Seriously, we mean it! Eating before playing any musical instrument, but especially wind and brass instrument, can cause a variety things to your instrument but also your own well being. Us music teachers, aren't telling you to stop eating before you play just because we can literally smell what you ate-- which is gross within itself-- but as well for you

We know that many of our students need help outside of lessons, so we've started a play-along series with our instructors that we would...

It is never too early to talk about recital prep and practices! If you are new to this whole music thing it can be a little overwhelming with all the nuances and standard practices involved in being a part of the music scene. Recitals are a part of every musician's journey and as exciting as it is, it can also be super nerve-wracking. Let's talk Recitals and Expectations Before we get into some tips, let's get on the same page by going over what recitals are and what are the

Getting your instrument checked by a professional on a bi-yearly basis is essential for any instrumentalist at any age!

Attention Melody Mart Community! SSC has notified us that they are hosting a competition and we would love for our students to participate. Talk to your teacher about getting prepared for a competition or look at our audition/competition tips (we will hyperlink it as soon as we are down typing it up!) Not a student? Not a problem, you can still participate as long as you meet the requirements below! AUDITION DATES April 21, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 22, 2023 from 10 a

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