by Courtney Rosenfeld, Guest Author Although every industry has felt the impact of the pandemic, entertainment has been struck particularly hard. Over the last year, performers of all stripes have been unable to practice their craft in public venues. Although restrictions are loosening up as vaccinations are underway, we still may be several months away from safe and lucrative public performance.  Mage Music shares some ways to make money off of your music when you can’t get out to gigs, as well as…

by Courtney Rosenfeld You have everything you need in the palm of your hand to become the next John Lennon. Okay, maybe not, but your phone can help you master your instrument of choice. Want to pretend you’re a rock god? There’s an app for that. Ready to compose the next Old Town Road? There’s an app for that, too.  Keep reading for information on apps that can help you up your music game. But first, make sure that your smartphone can handle…

by Richard Allen The following article from Evergreen Workshop has three different parts: Introduction Benefits of learning an instrument for children Benefits of Learning an instrument for adults Let us know what you think about it in the comments below!

Here is a link to an article written by drum expert Gideon: From Gideon: My name is Gideon, and I am a professional drum tutor based in London, having studied Music at the University of Westminster. Alongside drums, I have a deep interest in mindfulness and I am qualified to teach mindfulness-based stress reduction programs. My love of drumming and mindfulness has inspired me to create a guide to help others explore music through mindful listening. Both music and mindfulness offer incredible therapeutic potential,…

Mage Music is pleased to announce the video subscription which allows students to access instructional videos as taught by Mage, NCTM. These videos cover various method books, repertoire sheet music, and techniques. Please note that if you would like access to content that covers published material from books and sheet music that you will need to have a licensed copy of the material. Licensed books and sheet music may be found at the following resources: Books for Beginners Sheet Music Direct Music Notes…

For the best experience please provide a Google or Gmail email address as the Zoom meeting information will be sent via Google Calendar. Last Updated: Feb 26, 2023 All active students may request office hours,* which allows them to meet live with the teacher via Zoom videoconferencing. Spring 2023 office hours for students are currently held during select Mondays at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, depending on demand, availability, and scheduling.† These are intended for current students of Mage Music in case they need help with their music learning as…

Last Updated: April 10, 2022 The Basic plan (formerly known as the Ongoing Support package) allows the student to study asynchronously with a private teacher.  This allows efficient use of both parties’ time.  Videos are exchanged in much higher quality than during a live stream or videoconferencing session. From Tonara: (the platform used for music lessons communications at Mage Music): “Ongoing Support packages give you the option to learn from a teacher without holding a live lesson. Support can happen via chat messaging in Tonara Connect or…

(Sometimes known as a music evaluation) by Mage, NCTM A music examination (or exam for short) is a standardized educational assessment program that allows students, families, and teachers to track progress in performance, musicianship, and music theory. Certificates are issued upon completion of levels. At Mage Music two different certificate programs are offered: The Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program (RCM) – nationally recognized and standardized in both the United States and Canada The Certificate of Merit Program (CM) – sponsored by the Music Teachers’…