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T’anks, Glen Hansard

On the day of Glen Hansard’s funeral, in this time of collective mourning, I’d like to share the story of how he changed the trajectory of my life, career, and relationship with music.

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Make friends with songs!

We have the power to create context for new music, or override previously negative associations.  There are three scientifically proven ways to make friends with a song…

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Contractor by Day… Rock Star by Night!

Have you met our friend, John McQuade?  You might know him as the owner of DeQuaid Construction (builder of our outdoor classroom), or as a founding member and former guitarist of the rock band, My Morning Jacket.

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We’re Boise’s Best!?

We are honored to be chosen as Boise's Best in Community Impact; for leaders who champion inclusive spaces, lead intentionally, and inspire others to live with purpose.

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Tips for Buying Your First Guitar

Guitar buying can be an overwhelming experience — there are so many options and possibilities! We’ve got some quick tips for finding the guitar that is right for you and will last a lifetime.

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Tips for Buying Your First Violin

We’ve created a step-by-step process to help you find your size, avoid sabotage from “violin shaped objects,” and assemble the multitude of accessories you need to fiddle up a storm!

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Do I need a piano?

Piano is the universal instrument. Find out why you need one in your home!

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Violin Lesson Books

Are you ready to start your violin lessons and want to dive a little deeper into your learning?

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Viola Lesson Books

Are you ready to start your viola lessons and want to dive a little deeper into your learning?

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Ukulele Lesson Books

Are you ready to start your ukulele lessons and want to dive a little deeper into your learning?

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Harmonica Lesson Books

Are you ready to start your harmonica lessons and want to dive a little deeper into your learning?

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Mandolin Lesson Books

Are you ready to start your mandolin lessons and want to dive a little deeper into your learning?

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Piano Lesson Books

Are you ready to start your piano lessons and want to dive a little deeper into your learning?

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Guitar Lesson Books

Are you ready to start your guitar lessons and want to dive a little deeper into your learning?

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How much should I practice to learn an instrument as an adult beginner?

Today we’re starting our 5/5/5 Practice Challenge! You know our policy on practicing — while we encourage it, the decision of when and how much is entirely up to the student or family. That said, we know that students who practice consistently also progress consistently, so we decided to create a challenge to help our students develop some healthy practice habits.

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