The restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic were only supposed to last a number of weeks. But as we edge ever closer to the one year mark, we all look for ways to deal with the numerous ramifications that include higher levels of stress – especially when many of our previous activities are frequently
Musical instruments make great Christmas presents. Rather than having given your child another screen, yet another mechanical device, or something that really isn’t going to last longer than the Christmas lunch, you have given them access to a new skill. Music helps to support your child emotionally, it can be a great stress reliever, and
One of the highlights of our year is our Christmas parties, with many of our students taking this opportunity to perform for their parents and peers. Unfortunately, and sadly, we were unable to do these events during the festive season of 2020. However, it was with great joy that our teachers were still able to
Choosing the right drum kit can be tricky, which is why we’re offering some useful tips for anyone looking to buy their first drum kit. We will try to answer the following questions: How do I choose a drum kit? What are the most important aspects? How much will it cost? The first step is
Who among us has never felt sad when listening to certain music? Or very happy when our favourite song comes on? We have all felt different emotions through music: sadness, joy, surprise, fear, energy, etc. In all cultures throughout history, music has been used to link the physical senses with the spirit. We know that
Music is an integral part of our lives. Yet, despite its importance in our culture and society, most people are unaware of several fascinating facts about music. So, here are 20 interesting facts about music: 5% of the world population has musical anhedonia: the inability to enjoy music. The average person living in the UK
A stave consists of 5 horizontal lines, forming 4 spaces between them. The musical notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) and the different music symbols can be positioned either on the lines or in the spaces or near them. The function of the stave is to contain all the symbols, notes, sounds and