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How to Foster a Love of Music at Home: Tips for Parents

The love of music is an important component of learning an instrument. It’s important to foster your child’s love of music and motivate them with their musical journey by encouraging a love for music at home. In this blog post, we'll explore practical tips for parents to encourage a love of music into family life.

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Why It’s Never Too Late To Start Music Lessons

In a world that often seems to prioritize the accomplishments of youth, the idea of picking up a musical instrument later in life might feel daunting. However, the saying "it's never too late" holds true, especially when it comes to the timeless art of making music. Whether you're in your twenties or your sixties, embarking on a musical journey can be a rewarding and transformative experience. In this blog post, we'll explore the myriad reasons why it's never too late to start music lessons and learn an instrument.

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How Music Lessons Can Help Moderate Screen Time

In the age of screens and digital devices, finding a balance between screen time and enriching activities is a challenge every parent faces. Here are some ways incorporating music lessons into your child’s life can help to manage their screen time in a constructive and enjoyable way.

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What is a Keyboard, Where Did it Come From and How is it Different to a Piano?

Keyboards are more than just musical instruments; they are gateways to boundless creativity and expression. Whether you're drawn to the timeless elegance of the piano or the limitless possibilities of synthesizers, the keyboard awaits your touch. Embrace the journey, and let the melodic world of keyboards open up before you.

We offer piano lessons for students of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds! If you’ve been thinking about learning the piano or getting back into things, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about learning piano at our music studio in Maroubra!

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What are the Main Differences Between Acoustic Pianos and Digital Pianos?

What is the main difference between acoustic and digital pianos? The main difference between acoustic and digital pianos is the way they produce sound. The sound of acoustic pianos are produced by hammers which strike the strings that resonate throughout the wooden body of the piano. On the other hand, digital pianos produce sound electronically. When you press down a key, you will hear digital samples of acoustic piano sounds. The higher quality the digital piano, the more authentic the sound and action of the keys will be.

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How I know which piano to buy?

How I know which piano to buy? Where do I start? We get asked this question all the time.

Overall, choosing the right piano for you, or your child requires careful consideration of age, skill level, preferences, as well as your budget and available space. By taking the time to find the right instrument, you can develop a love of music that will last a lifetime.

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How Effective are Group Music Lessons? Do Group Piano Lessons Actually Work?

The attention that students receive in private lessons doesn’t have to be compromised in a group music class. Something that’s important to look out for is how large the music class is.At Music on Purpose, we keep our group classes intentionally small. The maximum number of students we’ll enrol in one class is 4 students. This is because we want our students to experience the benefits of learning in a group setting as well as receiving the tailored attention that they would in a private music lesson setting too.

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How Self-Directed Learning Can Bring More Fulfilment When Playing a Musical Instrument

How can we keep learning music fun? Just as music is an art form, learning can be seen as an intricate, multifaceted art form too. Growing in our own understanding of how we learn best and applying these concepts to our journey with playing the piano, guitar, or singing can be an effective way to keep lessons engaging, meaningful and fulfilling.

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