Guest post by Katie Conroy Are you looking for a hobby to take your mind off your day-to-day grind? A pastime that will not only help you escape, but also sharpen your mind, keep your body in shape, unleash your creativity, and let you find people to connect with? Here are six hobbies that provide great benefits to their devotees, courtesy of Mage Music Studio. Discover the Perks of Playing an Instrument First, playing music benefits your mind and body. Learning how to…

At Mage Music, the instruments that we teach are guitar, piano, electric bass, and voice. In this article we will give recommendations on method books for adult learners.
Learning music online is better than ever! Gone are the days of having to travel to another city–or country–to learn from the best of the best. 🎸 🎹 🎻
In this article we will give recommendations on starting instruments and focus on the corresponding method books for children at different ages.
by Mage, NCTM When learning how to sing, a well-written and easy-to-follow method book paired with a highly qualified teacher of singing can go a long ways to support your voice studies. What is a method book? In music, a method book is a textbook that covers either a certain instrument or a certain style or genre of music. Method books are best used when studying with a qualified teacher as it can be challenging to self-teach without the valuable interactive feedback that a certified teacher…
Guest post by Marissa Perez Do you dream of getting your songs out there? Perhaps you’re looking for an audience to share your music with. Ultimately, if you’re creative, exposure is everything. You need exposure for financial freedom, to live your dream, and also to validate what you’re doing. If you’re looking for tips to get discovered and get the word out there, keep reading as Mage Music Studio shares everything you need to know below. You Need to Be Confident and Motivated…

by Mage, NCTM UPDATE: As of 2023, the Basic plan now includes 15 minutes of live lesson time (via Zoom) with the teacher, but students have the option to send videos for review during that 15 minutes (can even review them live!). 😎 Music lessons with a qualified music teacher can be both time-consuming and costly, but they don’t have to be as high as expected. With efficient and easy-to-use technologies, lessons with a private qualified music teacher now feature different learning modalities.…
Guest post by Katie Conroy How to Make Sure Your New Music Business Stays in Harmony Everyone has always told you that you should teach music, work as a studio guitarist, or write jingles. Well, now’s the time to prove them right. You’re good at what you do, but running a business is far different than strumming on the strings. But, business can be learned, and the tips below can get you started. Mage Music is happy to present today’s blog, which aims…
Guest Post by Courtney Rosenfeld Whether you’re talking about the ability to read, write, comprehend complex thoughts and scenarios, or the ability to recognize and follow speech, literacy takes on many meanings when it comes to childhood development. While focusing on talking and reading in the home is of paramount importance, music can play a prominent role in helping your child develop literacy skills and help you be a better parent. Mage Music presents some helpful tips. ‘Remodeling the brain’ Why do we…