Summer Drum Lab!
We’ve got a drum lab starting a few weeks. I love drum labs! They’re super fun, they’re affordable, they’re a great entryway into music and drumming. All you need is a pair of sticks and a drum pad, and if you want to, a bucket. Drum labs kind of have a special place in my […]
Do You Have a Realtionship with Music?
Don’t Miss the Benefits of Music
Don’t miss the amazing benefits of music for your children. So many people think that music is simply about the music. And let’s be real, music is amazing! For many people whose children study music, music becomes a deeply meaningful and significant part of their life, not just for the children but often even for […]
Music is a Pastime and So Much More
You might be amazed at just how many adults we get giving us a call, hitting us up on Facebook, dropping us an email, or filling out an enrollment form on our website because they want music lessons at somewhere between the age of 40 and even up to the ’80s, consistently. And we SO […]
Music isn’t an instant joy and excitement for everyone. Give it time. Trust the process. Stay the course. It’s worth it.”
We often hear parents say things like oh, I’m not sure if my child will like music. Or yeah, he tried it and I’m not sure he’s really that into it. Here’s something to think about, there’s a good chance that your child or teen may not be that into music in the beginning, and […]
Arts Walk! Spring Celebrations!
Arts Walk is next weeknd! Spring Celebrations are also coming, they will be so much fun! Put them on the calendar and plan to be there, and tell your friends and family! Free piano looking for a good home!! Located here in Oly! If interested, this community member is the owner. kristendaniii@gmail.com Arts Walk! We […]
Music 1s t and TIA?
Hey everybody! There can sometimes be some confusion about Music 1st and The Tuned In Academy. Both currently operate out of the same buildings, at least two of the buildings that we use, and both are under my direction and the direction of my wife as we are co-directors and co-founders of both institutions. […]
Music is So Much More, and Being a Musician Means Getting That
Having some great discussion around this quote with our team of teachers. One of the awesome things about Music 1st is that we have teachers that are committed to so much more than just teaching somebody how to play an instrument. There’s some important truth to this quote, we would also suggest that music is […]
Music and Chill
I bought myself a banjo a few weeks ago. I’m a busy guy. I like to work. Admittedly probably one of my biggest challenges and weaknesses in life is just chilling. One of the things I’m enjoying about the banjo, and this is certainly true of guitar and ukulele as well, which is vastly different […]
Music is a Place of Belonging
The other day I was teaching a virtual lesson with a long time student. He’s a good kid. This is the kind of student who isn’t a real strong practicer, not super motivated to work or learn music or his instrument, but yet, he shows up! There is tremendous value in showing up, it is […]
