Music Education

Which musical instrument should I learn?

May 21st, 2008  |  Published in Music Education, Music Teacher, Musical Instrument, Play Music

You’ve always wanted to do more than just listen to music. You want to play a musical instrument yourself. Now you’re going to take the plunge. You’re going to organise music lessons and set aside time for practice. One question remains: which instrument will you choose to learn? … more about Which musical instrument should I learn?

Why learn to play a musical instrument?

May 13th, 2008  |  Published in Music Education, Music Teacher, Musical Instrument

You don’t have to be a violin virtuoso to gain considerable pleasure out of playing a musical instrument. Music-making, both on your own and in the company of others, is a wonderfully satisfying form of self-expression. It is a positive, life-enhancing experience. … more about Why learn to play a musical instrument?

Fiddle player meets classical violinist

May 2nd, 2008  |  Published in Music Education, Music History, Music Teacher, Musical Instrument, Play Music

Music for me is a love affair. The love of my life? An instrument that emanated from the near East, was perfected in Renaissance Italy and has proliferated across Europe and the rest of the world since then, such that it is part of the warp and weft of most styles of musical expression from the humble to the grand. … more about Fiddle player meets classical violinist

Music builds team spirit in the workplace

April 21st, 2008  |  Published in Music Education, Music News, Music Teacher, Play Music

Improve communication, release stress and create a positive attitude in within the workforce by introducing music-making into the workplace. Music workshops provide an novel and innovative method of improving corporate performance. … more about Music builds team spirit in the workplace