Nora, Author at Your Music Lessons

Best Violins for Beginners

by Nora

Musical instruments are fantastic, whether you’re playing one as a hobbyist, amateur, or professional. But the biggest downside is the (typically) steep learning curve that they require, especially for a complete beginner. The violin is particularly intimidating, too, because when you don’t know much about it, it looks a lot simpler than it really is when you see someone playing it. However, once you try it for yourself, you realize the sheer amount of skill it requires. Fortunately, though, violin …

Best Cellos

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There’s nothing that matches the excitement of starting a new hobby. Your passion is at its peak, and you’re ready to sink in as much time and effort as needed to see progress. That’s especially true when you’re starting to learn a new musical instrument like the cello. If you don’t have previous experience with the instrument, you might find yourself overwhelmed with all the choices that come with different specifications and price points. Admittedly, buying a cello is an …

How to Buy a Saxophone

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Saxophones took the music world by storm when they first appeared in the 1800s in the hands of Adolphe Sax. And while they don’t sound as beautifully melancholic as pianos and violins, they produce a mellow sound that can shift a music piece from being mediocre to being exceptionally phenomenal. If you’ve decided to join talented saxophone players, you need to know how to buy a saxophone. Luckily, we’re here to help! Buying Guide: Saxophone Edition To make the buying …

How to Avoid Piano Mistakes

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Playing piano can be challenging, but the good news is you don’t have to struggle if you know what mistakes to avoid. In this article, we’ll look at the most common piano mistakes people make when playing the piano and how to avoid them. So let’s get right into it. The Short Answer In sum, here’s how to avoid piano mistakes: Don’t be in a rush to be perfect Watch how you sit Avoid slouching Pay attention to details Practice …

Uke Like The Pros Review: King of the Hill?

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Teaching yourself how to play the ukulele isn’t by any means impossible. After all, the ukulele is one of the easiest string instruments to learn, as opposed to a violin or six-string guitar. Nonetheless, there’s no denying that structure is very beneficial when it comes to learning a new instrument, especially with complete beginners, and that’s where platforms such as Uke Like The Pros come in handy. Uke Like The Pros is a comprehensive online ukulele lessons website that offers …

UkuleleBuddy Review: Is It Really Beginner-Friendly?

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The brainchild of professional musicians JP Allen and Mitch Chang, Ukulele Buddy is one of the most popular ukulele learning programs on the web. Ukulele Buddy is formulated mainly for beginners who are looking to build a solid uke playing foundation. Upon completing the Ukulele Buddy program, you should be able to play the correct notes, identify different chords, play simple tunes, and transpose your favorite songs. Despite the stiff competition in the form of platforms like ArtistWorks and Uke …

Pianoforall Review

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If you’ve been searching for the best online piano lessons, there’s a good chance you’ve come across Pianoforall. With over a quarter-million students worldwide, Pianoforall is among the most popular online piano teaching platforms right now. It teaches students to play the piano by ear, unlike the conventional style of reading music. Although it’s not a brand-new project, Pianoforall gained much of its traction from the coronavirus lockdown period as many people started learning new skills, including playing the piano. …

Yousician Review

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In this era of online learning, there are many applications out there that can teach you how to play musical instruments right from the comfort of your home. Yousician is a music app that has attracted a lot of users over the years. In this Yousician review, we’ll look at the pros and cons of this app and the instruments you can learn. We’ll also discuss the payment plans and assess if the Yousician app gives you your money’s worth. …

Major Piano Pieces That Every Pianist Should Be Familiar With

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When I started to really get into practicing piano, I bought hundreds of CD’s full of piano music. I had this desire to hear what was out there. I would listen any chance I got. I was always reading as much as I could, and if there was ever a time that I heard of some music I wasn’t familiar with, I would get out there and buy a few more CDs. I didn’t know what the staples of the …

Improving Piano Technique the Right Way

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Have you ever practiced a section for weeks and weeks, but it never seems to get any better? It’s time to perform, but you just know you’ll miss that difficult part. If this scenario sounds familiar to you, then I have something that will help. You’re practicing wrong. There should never be a section that seems impossible to learn. If you tackle the passage correctly, with almost no exceptions, you can feel comfortable with it in about a week. Not …