by Alyssa Cowell, Catoctin School of Music The last day of school has passed, and it’s time for vacation! That means forgetting everything you learned in the previous school year and absolutely no responsibilities – right? WRONG. Summer is a prime time to pursue passion projects and build music skills without the time restraints of the school year – it’s not a time to take off...
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by Jamey Mann, Catoctin School of Music Classical guitars use nylon strings, however it’s not quite that simple. Within the world of classical guitar strings there is a plethora of different materials, strings tensions, thickness, and brands. Deciding on which string to use is overwhelming and takes a long time to choose (if you ever really settle on one type). Deciding on what strings to use comes...
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by Alyssa Cowell, Catoctin School of Music We are quickly approaching the end of 2023! While many dismiss the idea of New Year’s resolutions, the beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reassess habits and personal goals, including the aspiring musician’s progress on their way to musical excellence. As the year winds down, it’s a great time to reflect on your musical progress and...
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by Jamey Mann, Catoctin School of Music It is important to understand when learning an instrument that the teacher oversees the lesson. Unfortunately, too often students (children and adults) come in with a preconceived notion of how they should be learning and what they want to learn. This is an attitude that often leads to a bad experience and failure. Keeping the 5 C’s in mind...
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by Alyssa Cowell, Catoctin School of Music Are you ready for a new school years’ worth of music making? Here are 5 things you can work on now as the summer winds down! Reevaluate your practice habits! Maybe you had a jam-packed summer full of fun activities and your practice has fallen to the bottom of your to-do list. Maybe you’re considering adding a bunch of new activities...
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