

Being a Parent of a Musical Child - Part 4: Strong Work Ethic
A strong work ethic when it comes to learning is probably the easiest thing for a parent to teach, and at the same time the hardest thing...


Being a Parent of a Musical Child - Part 3: Teachability
It's important at every age… if you want to learn something, and you're not getting there on your own, you'll need a teacher, and you'll...


Being a Parent of a Musical Child - Part 2: Solid Practice Routines for Kids
A solid practice routine is important for your child’s musical success. The younger the child, the less likely they are to be able to...


Being a Parent of a Musical Child - Part 1
So you have a child that's interested in learning music (or is already learning); now what? First of all, did you know that playing music...


The Effect of Gender Bias in Music
If I had a dime for every time I've heard “girls can't play drums”, I'd be incredibly wealthy. The funny thing is, I’ve heard the same...


Awesome Female Drummer: "Hit Like A Girl" Winner - Helen De La Rosa
Helen de la Rosa is a 24-year-old Dominican drummer with a passion for music and teaching. After graduating from the National...


Awesome Female Drummer: Didi Negron
Nellyris "Didi" Negron is probably most known for her work with Cirque Du Soleil, but has also worked/toured with many musicians over the...


Nurturing Developing Musicians with Constructive Criticism
There’s a chasm of difference between criticism and constructive criticism. The first is solely designed to tear a person down. The...


Awesome Female Drummer: Cindy Blackman Santana
This time I chose Cindy Blackman Santana as our featured Awesome Female Drummer. Normally the artists I pick have only recently come to...


The Importance of Reading Music
Imagine you and a friend are going to spend a year in a non English speaking country. Your friend speaks the native language but you...























