04/23/2022
Who doesn't love the guitar!? Whether it's Rock, Classical, or Jazz - Guitar is a hugely important and beautiful instrument. Do you have a favorite song or solo that features the guitar? Let us know below!
If you're one of our students, send us a video of you playing the guitar and we'd love to share it with our audience!
04/16/2022
Spring is just around the corner! If you're looking for something fun to do, we'd recommend grabbing your instrument and going outside! You can play in your front yard for friends and family or just go out to the backyard and play in the great weather. 🌼
04/09/2022
April is Jazz Appreciation month! Join us in celebrating by sharing your favorite jazz artist or album below!
If you're a fan of live music, support your local music industry by catching a jazz set in your area this month!
03/31/2022
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~Your Thumb!~
03/29/2022
Math in Music, Part 1🎹➗🎶
Like chemistry, computer programming, filmography, fluid dynamics, archery, bread baking, particle physics, and more, music can be well- represented with mathematical concepts.
Here are the 3 rough categories:
Rhythm
Pitch
Form
Read this month's featured blog to do a deep dive into the first category, rhythm.
https://www.ensembleschools.com/blog/lessons/math-in-music-part-1/
03/21/2022
When young musicians start lessons and are so excited to learn everything that comes at them, it can cause them to rush through their practice sessions!
To help make sure your musician is getting the most out of their lessons, help them understand that practicing slowly is the key to steady and sustained growth. Taking your time can mean a lot of different things. One general rule of thumb is to play something so slowly that one can't help but get it correct the first time. Working in small chunks also helps.
If you'd like to learn more about slow practice, our excellent teachers are ready to help you or your child learn all about it!
03/14/2022
As we celebrate March as Women in Music month, check out these images and learn about 3 fantastic Women in music throughout history!
03/11/2022
The Bodhran is an Irish frame drum, typically played with a stick called a "tipper." The drum itself is played by balancing on one leg, with a hand inside the back of the drum for support. The hand on the inside can be used for both muting and pitch bending. An ancient instrument from the Celts, the Bodhran was originally a simple tool used for, they think, dying wool or carrying grain. In time, it came to be used as a folk instrument. If you are interested in hearing this instrument live, find an Irish pub near you and ask if they ever have Irish "traditional" sessions.
03/10/2022
CASTING CALL!
Stone Casting is casting a new TV show that is currently a YouTube sensation and they are looking for talented kid singers ages 9-13.
They are holding in person auditions next Friday & Saturday, March 18-19th in Los Angeles!
Synopsis:
Music Club Kids is a scripted, live-action, musical comedy series created, written and executive produced by a Grammy-nominated, award-winning, Multi-Platinum veteran hit songwriter/producer (Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, 70+ million album sales). Fun adaptations of smash hit songs known in every corner of the world narrate each episode’s adventures in stories that inspire kids aged 4-12.
Project Rate:
This is a contract role for a current Web series and TV Pilot. All media now known or hereinafter invented including TV Broadcast Internet and electronic media (including social media, and/or any other delivery platforms whether now known or unknown, including podcasts, delivery to mobile phones, and other digital and Electronic Media/New Media); Print, all medias and PR.
3-year contract paid out as follows:
$65K recoupable retainer for year 1; $70K recoupable retainer for year 2; $75K recoupable retainer for year 3.
Talent will shoot each episode on an as-needed basis throughout the year.
Shoot Location:
Orlando, Florida*
*Should talent need to travel to shoot location production will cover travel, hotels, meals, transportation (air and ground).
Shoot Dates:
TBD
Contact our office for more details! [email protected]
03/09/2022
We had our Spring Recital this past weekend, and our students did an incredible job!! It was so nice to get to celebrate our students IN PERSON! Congrats to all our courageous and talented performers! We can't wait for the next recital!
02/28/2022
African American musicians have had a profound effect on the cultural zeitgeist of America and The World at large. From Rock & Roll, to Jazz, to Hip Hop, the influence and impact runs extremely deep. These artists are just a few who have left their significant marks on the American Cultural zeitgeist. Linked is an article about each of these fantastic artists and the impact on our culture that they've had.
https://tabler.one/share/uc433310ecee74afbc6f5d6f256938181