written by Metro Music Makers instructor Dr. Victor Ezquerra
Category: Music Appreciation
Finding Your Musical Voice
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Dr. Victor Ezquerra
Making Your Music Goals Happen
by Metro Music Makers instructor Clifford Koufman You would be amazed at what can happen as the result of setting a goal for your music, or even just admitting to yourself what you hope to accomplish with your music. Do you want to play in your bedroom by yourself? Is that enough? Do you want […]
The Power of Love (Songs)
by Metro Music Makers instructor Aria Taboada February 14, the day of love, is almost here. It’s the day where we celebrate romance with lots of chocolate, hearts and flowers. I personally do not think that Valentine’s Day is complete without a good playlist of love songs. If you know what you are looking for, […]
Your (son’s) holiday vacation Disney playlist
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik One of the most difficult tasks for me as a teacher is finding suitable music for young boys. However, Disney has come out with some fantastic hits over the years, and I want to share with you my top five picks for a young boy’s vocal and […]
Your (daughter’s) holiday vacation Disney playlist
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik Are you heading out of town for the holiday break? Maybe even headed to that favorite childhood destination. . . Walt Disney World?! Whether you’re Orlando-bound or heading to the in-laws for some Christmas cheer, if you’ve got time in the car, you’ve got time to put […]
Music Therapy Intervention Series: Lyric Discussion
Written by Kristen Van Dyke, MT-BC *Note: The goal of this blog series discussing music therapy interventions is to give more information about the field of music therapy and what a music therapist does. For the safety of all those involved, only a licensed, board-certified music therapist should carry out these interventions. However, at the […]
How to perfect your craft
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Justin Boyd You are a musician who is really in love with music, and you really want to improve. You have the drive in you to always get better and grow. You see that many people accomplish being “okay” at their craft, but very few people accomplish greatness. What […]
Circuit bending creation: the Caliphoner
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Michael Pagel It is time again for another experiment in circuit bending! In my last post, I explained how my father’s job sparked an early interest in electronics and technology. This time my mother’s job inspired me to take on this project. My mom is just about to retire […]
A dose of inspiration: The story of Billy McLaughlin
Billy McLaughlin had a profound influence on one of our instructors, and we think his story will inspire you too!
