When people talk about jazz, they often say it’s all about freedom — music without rules, without sheet music, full of emotion and “in...

When shopping for sheet music, it’s tempting to just search by song title and hit download. But before you click “buy,” take a moment to...

Believe it or not, the role of a conductor, as we know it, is fairly new. For much of classical music’s history, the musicians played...

Introduction The piano has been a huge part of music for centuries, but its role in modern music production is more versatile than ever....

Introduction Reading sheet music can be challenging, and there’s no shortcut to mastering it overnight. It’s a skill that requires...

If you've ever looked at music scores, you might have noticed that there are some numbers on them, like this. What are these numbers?...

Introduction Have you enjoyed our previous discussion on piano chords? But are you looking to expand your theory into something...

From Beethoven to the Beatles, certain chord progressions have been used consistently across musical genres. Mastering the concept of...

When you think of the waltz, what kinds of images come to mind? Normally, people think of a glamorous, eloquent, and romantic atmosphere....

How did writing system develop over human history? As many of you know, it begins with the simple graphical system and slowly developed...

Have you ever imagined watching a movie without soundtracks? Try to imagine a movie that is such a well-made masterpiece. But what if...

Introduction When you want to listen to calming and quiet music, you probably won't pick marching band music because it's meant to be...

Introduction Why do you listen to music? Many people would answer it because music evokes emotions and tells stories without written...

Introduction When you start learning a new language, you have to begin with learning the alphabets. Similarly, for beginners in jazz,...

If someone gives you a house and asks you to renovate it, how would you do it? Some might just paint the walls, others could change the...

Introduction Learning how to play the piano can be an exceedingly enriching and satisfying experience. However, embarking on this...

Introduction The Prelude is an extensive term found in a wide range of literary and musical compositions, serving as an initial or...

I. Introduction Learning to read music is a requirement for any musician who wishes to improve the accuracy and precision of their...

Do you enjoy music but are intimidated by reading music notation? Have you heard a fantastic tune or wish to perform your favourite music...