Ever since I can remember, I’ve always heard other teachers or fellow students say, “Play along with the song you are learning” or "learn that falseta [lick] and play along with the maestro.” If I was learning a piece from my classical repertoire...
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It’s finally my time—spooky season—and I’m about to make it everyone’s problem. Whether you’re enjoying a classic horror movie marathon with your family or having a slasher flick night with friends, there’s always some kind of sinister or...
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Have you ever been about to walk on stage and suddenly felt that inexplicable fear of facing the audience? Maybe your breathing quickens, you start sweating more than usual, or your mind fills with thoughts of doubt and the fear of making a...
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The new school year is just around the corner which means making time for practice can be a bit challenging but is key to progressing in your lessons. Whether it’s homework, sports, band, theater, MMA, or just work and family, carving out time...
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Along most people’s musical journeys, they get to a point where it seems that progress is very minimal and has maybe stopped in some way. This can often lead many to feel discouraged and maybe even give up on learning altogether. There’s an...
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Playing in a band can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It forces you to think creatively, and you get to work alongside amazing people who will challenge you to make the best art you can create. So, how do you go about finding the right...
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Every morning starts with music. I am currently listening to an Indie Artist with a high-energy beat to wake me up. When I play with blocks with my daughter, we listen to The Battle of Helm's Deep from The Lord of the Rings to make the blocks...
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Hey fellow music makers, Perseverance is the rhythm that keeps us going—through missed chords and sore fingers. It’s the grit to practice when your hands ache or to rewrite a song for the tenth time. Every musician knows the grind; it’s where...
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As we enter the new year, many of us set ambitious goals in the form of New Year's resolutions. For musicians, these goals might include practicing more frequently, improving efficiency, or dedicating time to mastering a new technique or skill...
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Alright, so you’ve been putting in the work in developing your craft. You’ve done all the exercises and warmups, improved your technique through hours and hours of intentional and tedious practice, and may have even been training in other related...
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What started with just a few students in 2010 has grown into a wonderful community of nearly 800 students. Thank you to our students and their families for choosing SAMA for your music education. We are deeply grateful to have been part of so many...
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Whenever the metronome is mentioned, everyone tends to make a run for it. It is completely understandable–after all, who would want to hear an annoying ticking sound when they are trying to focus on the note names, rhythm, dynamics, and hear the...
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