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Resources: Guitar
Articles on lessons, practice, performance, and music theory from the teachers at Descant Music.
Music Lessons for Kids and the Brain: What the Research Says
Is your child’s brain reaching its full potential? Unlock cognitive growth with music lessons and give them the edge they need!
What is Descant in Music?
What is descant in music? Discover the meaning, history, and how it connects to harmony, melody, and one musician's inspiring story.
Finding Your Voice in the Noise
Discover how to find your voice in the noise of the music industry and create lasting connections amidst constant trends and changes.
Discipline Over Distractions
See how discipline can boost your musical growth, unlock creativity, and make practice more rewarding. Small steps lead to big progress.
A Student Interviews Her Teacher About Songwriting Tips and Insights
Discover the songwriting process through thoughtful questions and insights from a student-teacher interview at Descant Music.
Summer Sounds - Keeping Kids Engaged with Music
Keep your kids engaged with music this summer! Discover fun ways to integrate music into daily routines and inspire a lifelong passion.
Don’t Derail Progress: Why Summer Lessons Matter
Thinking about taking your child out of lessons for the summer? Read this first to understand how it could impact their musical progress.
A World of Music at Your Fingertips
At Descant Music, our teachers are constantly exploring innovative online tools for both guiding our lessons and inspiring creativity. One such gem…
Balancing Inspiration and Challenge as a Music Teacher
In the nuanced art of music education, understanding what makes a great teacher extends far beyond mere technical skill or knowledge. It's about…
Practicing Takes Practice
One of the first questions we hear from parents at Descant Music is about the frequency of practice: "How often should my child be practicing?" The…
Take a Bow: Preparing Young Musicians for the Spotlight
Recitals are an important part of learning music, but not just because students get to perform in front of people. A recital gives students something…
Bands: Navigating Content, Shows, and Social Media
In today's fast-paced world, where social media reigns supreme, the beginning stages of a band is filled with challenges and paradoxes. A new band…
The Real Cost of Playing for Exposure
As every aspiring musician takes their first step onto the stage, dreams of fame, success, and the pure joy of performing live fill their hearts. The…
Understanding Why Guitar Strings Buzz Sometimes
There's nothing quite like the vibrant strum of a guitar resonating with perfect clarity, but when that strum is accompanied by an unwelcome buzz,…
Choose the Right Strings for Your Guitar
Guitar strings come in all shapes and sizes, with options ranging from flat wound to acoustic, nylon to steel, and everything in between. Each type…
Crafting Your Guitar's Tone
Every guitarist has a unique voice, and the journey to finding that voice begins with understanding your tone. Tone is more than just a setting on an…
Fretting the Small Stuff: Why Do Guitar Frets Get Smaller?
The guitar, while often celebrated for its expressive musical capabilities, also represents an intricate convergence of mathematics, physics, and…
When and Where was the Guitar Invented?
The guitar, with its beautiful sound and expressive capacity, has a rich history that carves its way from its ancient roots through its development…
Jobs for Guitar Players: Success in Strumming
As a musician who has played in several bands, worked as a studio artist, and now owns my own music school, I know firsthand the dedication, passion,…
What to Expect at My First Guitar Lesson?
Signing up for guitar lessons - whether for yourself or for a young musician in your family - is a moment to celebrate. It's the start of a creative…
Electric or Acoustic Guitar for Beginners?
You're excited. Whether it's for you or your child, the decision to start guitar lessons has sparked a lot of enthusiasm. Now comes the big question:…