The guitar is perhaps the most played instrument in America. However, even a quarter sized guitar can be physically too big and with its six strings can be too daunting for the little kids. This is where the ukulele comes in! The ukulele has two...
Read moreHow The Guitar Has Evolved
The exact origin of the guitar still remains a mystery. Even though we can’t definitively pinpoint the origin of the guitar, we can see how the guitar has evolved throughout history. The ancestors of the guitar are two other stringed...
Read moreConsistency Is Key!
Many new and prospective students are under the false assumption that to learn how to play an instrument you need to spend an insane amount of time practicing. It is true that the more you put into something, the more you get out of it. However...
Read moreIt’s Never Too Late To Learn An Instrument!
Playing a musical instrument is the brain’s equivalent to a full body workout. Science suggests that the ideal age to start learning an instrument is between the ages of four and seven. However, science also shows that it’s never too...
Read moreMore Super Skills for Piano Students
We’re back with more of our super skills for our super piano students! These next three skills build on the first three in our Super Skills packet, which we posted about here. All these practice drills help develop key piano skills for students...
Read moreVirtual Holiday Music Party For Our Younger Students!
In just 8 days, on December 11, Myriad will be hosting a virtual holiday party on Zoom for our Preschool Music, Mini Piano Plus, Superstar, Kids Ukulele Band and Mini Singers students and their families & friends! Teacher Richard, Teacher...
Read more3 Super Skills for Piano Students
The most common question we get from our piano students’ parents might be this: “What are some skills my child can work on at home?” Well, once our students have learned their elementary five finger patterns (which are always worth practicing!)...
Read moreIn-Progress Family Week!
Myriad’s Preschool Music, Mini Piano Plus, SUPERSTARS, Kids Ukulele Band Classes, and all our dancers will be hosting In-Progress Family Week starting November 15th! Family members and guardians are invited to join us virtually for demonstrations...
Read moreHow to Help Your Child With Their Music Learning
Parents often ask us what they can do to help their child become a better musician. At Myriad, we provide all the instruction and structure young musicians need to succeed. But having helpful, encouraging parents does make a big difference!...
Read moreEarly Childhood Development Is Improved Through Music Class
Myriad’s preschool music classes prepare children for a lifetime of musical enjoyment and success. But did you know that preschoolers learn a lot more than just songs and dances in music classes? Here’s three other ways our “ABC Music & Me!”...
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