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May 2021

Piano vs Keyboard: What’s the Difference When Learning To Play?

2023-03-29T06:57:16-06:00May 13th, 2021|Blog Category - Music Lessons|

With the coronavirus pandemic that shook the world in 2020, many Americans found themselves looking for new hobbies while they spent more time than usual at home. Learning to play the piano was one particularly popular hobby that people decided to embark on during this time. Playing the piano is a wonderful way to reduce stress and retreat from the pressures of daily life. Music lessons in general can also improve emotional release, improve communication skills, decrease anxiety, and offer a long ... Read More

February 2021

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Piano Lesson

2023-03-29T07:00:31-06:00February 25th, 2021|Blog Category - Music Lessons|

Piano lessons provide a number of benefits that people of any age range can enjoy. They work well as a means to relieve stress and as a means of self-expression, particularly for kids. They also are a child's starting point in learning music reading and music theory which gives them a big head start for learning all other instruments.  In fact, most professional musicians suggest starting music study with piano lessons. Today we will look at how to prepare for your child's first ... Read More

December 2020

3 Benefits of Piano Lessons to Help Your Brain Live Longer

2022-12-22T23:16:05-06:00December 8th, 2020|Blog Category - Music Lessons|

When you sit down for a piano lesson, you're doing so much more than learning to play an instrument. You're also engaging your brain in mental exercises that can help it stay sharp and clear for a longer period of time. The cognitive benefits of piano playing cannot be overlooked, which gives you one more reason to start learning! Today, we're sharing three important ways piano lessons can strengthen your brain, so read on to discover all the details!   1. Improve Brain ... Read More

August 2020

The Best Piano Lesson Age: When Can My Kids Start Playing Piano?

2022-12-22T23:25:53-06:00August 24th, 2020|Blog Category - Music Lessons|

There's nothing more heartwarming than hearing your tot plinking around at the piano. But sometimes it's difficult to tell whether your child is just curious or if it's time to start investing in piano lessons! What is the right age to start piano lessons? If you're in doubt, look no further! We'll tell you exactly what you need to know about piano lesson age right here. Each Child is Different The first thing to know about piano lesson age is that ... Read More

June 2020

Don’t Put Your Music On Hold: 5 Reasons Online Music Lessons Are Beneficial

2020-06-10T01:37:26-06:00June 10th, 2020|Blog Category - Music Lessons|

Has COVID-19 canceled your in-person music classes? Don’t put your music on hold! Online music lessons allow you to practice your music and continue to grow. Today’s technology makes it easy to learn music from the comfort of your home. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider taking online music lessons and keep practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Take Music Lesson Without Leaving the House One of the benefits of learning music online is that you can take ... Read More

November 2019

MACSA Alum & Former MACSA Faculty Member: Josh Cavazos

2022-08-09T04:40:26-06:00November 18th, 2019|News|

Photo courtesy of: JoshHuskin.com               When did you start at MACSA? I started taking lessons from Ken Thompson as a high school freshman, as he was highly recommended by several musician friends of our family. I have the best memories of my time as a student at MACSA! In addition to teaching me the traditional classical repertoire, Ken recognized my ear for improvisation and my great interest in Composition. He really brought ... Read More

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