Music Man

With Autumn absolutely blowing by and Winter here much earlier than desired The Music Man felt the festive fever and the Christmas music is here to reflect that. Stop in and browse the selection to find the perfect festive tune for your holiday party or just to share with your family!

Learning to play an instrument is not something that happens overnight. Sounds obvious, but talk to any musician today and you'd be surprised how many times they "gave up" before gaining the skill necessary to be where they are right now. For every skilled musician out in the world you can bet there are at least two or three whose attention spans couldn't keep up with the demand to get the necessary practice in. Learning an instrument isn't all about practice. Finding ways to keep yourself immersed in that world is equally important, and it can be harder than it looks. For example, that one guy who always brings a guitar to that college party. Sure it tends to illicit groans from a large chunk of the audience, but how many people there might get a spark of inspiration even from seeing somebody else play in an open setting? Perhaps one or two people at that party are in the process of learning but have hit a wall, and being exposed to even a moderately skilled pl...

The one thing all parents can agree on is that they want to set their children up to succeed in life.  Yes, success may be defined differently but essentially it results in happy, healthy children that thrive in life.  Many studies have shown the benefits children involved with music have in education over their peers who have not.  It has been proven that children who are introduced to music through lessons have an easier time in school when it comes to learning math, patience, and overall working within classmates.  In this installment from Parents Magazine, “ 6 Benefits of Music Lessons ” the author discusses the many benefits a child receives through music education.  If you are on the fence about what activities to get your children involved in this summer, The Music Man recommends giving music lessons a try.  There are a number of instruments to choose from depending on the child’s interests and our instructors make learning how to play ...

Music has a way of bringing out some of the best qualities in people. Learning a skill at a young age will only help them develop and mature with their musical talents as time continues on which is why many of children start music lessons at the beginning of life. One of the best qualities a child can learn through early on music lessons is discipline. Music lessons require commitment from the person just as it does for any other sport. A musician has to practice in order to get better at it which will teach them delayed gratification as a result. The ultimate goal of music lessons is to learn to play an instrument however, that is not all they will learn. Other things like math, motor skills, and even social skills and a child’s confidence will also improve significantly. The article “ How Do Music Lessons For Kids Teach Discipline? ” describes even further benefits of music lessons for children more in depth. If you are looking to get your child or you started music less...

There have been thousands of studies done surrounding the benefits that come from playing a musical instrument .  The evidence points toward an increase in brain capacity and a raised IQs in individuals after learning how to play a musical instrument.  There is no denying it, playing an instrument offers individuals a greater ability to understand and process information.  What is interesting is that studies are also finding that playing an instrument can help to heal symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve brain function and cognitive behaviors in individuals who have suffered a brain injury or stroke.  This article from aNewDomain, “ Here’s Why Playing A Musical Instrument Is So Good for Your Brain ” provides insight on the connection between playing an instrument and your brain.  No matter what age a person is, learning to play an instrument is more than just a hobby.  We can help you get started on your way to higher intellect today! ...