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The clarinet has a rich, warm tone, and is included in many genres of music, including orchestras, jazz, and rock and others. Listen close for it's melodic sound!

Do you have a student going back to school that's interested in music? Gift cards are a great way to support their goals! And we have some great teachers who would love to help. Visit www.greatlakesmusicacademy.bigcartel.com for more info!

Isn't that the truth!

If you know, you know.

Getting ready to join the band this year? We have some great Trombone teachers who can help you get where you want to go with this unique instrument!

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The Cello is a truly beautiful instrument, it is both a solo instrument and an orchestral instrument. It is a bowed sometimes plucked string instrument in the violin family. It has four strings typically tuned in perfect fifths. It is tuned the same as a viola but an octave lower. Listen for it's deep, full, sound! Some people say it is the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice.

Learn to use the instrument you were given... your voice! We have some great teachers who would LOVE to help you meet your goals!

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The Ukulele is a great, versatile instrument, and is said to be one of the quickest to learn! Great for small hands and early learners. We have some great Ukulele teachers who can help! 😉
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Although it's often an oversight..your voice is, in fact, an instrument! Learn how to hone your vocal skills & use this built-in instrument to your advantage. We've got some great teachers who would love to help! https://www.greatlakesmusicacademy.com/lessons/voice-lessons-in-evanston

What's your favorite song right now, and why?

Just great!

On this day in music history: in 1980, for the first time ever the Top five artists on the US country chart were all female, Crystal Gayle who was at No.1, with Dottie West, Debbie Boone, Emmylou Harris and Tammy Wynette making up the rest of the Top 5.

Cellos are a crucial part of orchestral music, every symphonic piece involves a cello section. Most of the time, cellos fill out the lower register of the music, they also often play the melody for different sections. Of course there are also cello concertos, these are orchestral pieces that feature a solo cellist.

We have some great teachers who can help you learn this amazing instrument! www.greatlakesmusicacademy.com/teachers

Some history of the Mandolin: The mandolin was brought to America right around the turn of the last century 1900 by Italians. The first mandolins in America were of the neapolitan style, they had a deep bowl back. They also had a flat top, basically they were standard Italian style. This style of mandolin was eventually produced in America, they were available through mail order catalogs. Produced and purchased by the thousands, mandolins used to be in vogue when there was an interest in Mandolin Orchestras. There were so many immigrants arriving in the late 1800’s and there was a real strong sense of community as they created mandolin orchestras in their new home towns.

In case you were wondering.

We often get asked, at what age should my child start learning a new instrument? Can I learn a new instrument as an adult? We have had students as young as 4 and as old as 83, so don’t let age stop you. You are never too old to learn a new instrument!
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How many Folk Singers does it take to change a light bulb?

Six folk singers. One to change the lightbulb and five to sing about how good the old one was.

"Singer-songwriter" is used to define musicians who write and perform their own material. Often, this includes them playing their own accompaniment on guitar or piano. These artists take on the role of composer, vocalist, lyricist, and instrumentalist. So many talents all in one artist!
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On this day in music history: In 2016, Billy Joel's iconic hit, 'Piano Man', was selected by the US Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for its 'cultural, historic, or artistic significance.'

We offer lessons for many styles including classical, pop, jazz, rock, and more. If there’s a specific style that you’re interested in learning, reach out and we should be able to answer your questions and find a suitable teacher that specializes in the style you’re looking for!
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Happy St. Patrick's day! When you think of Celtic music, what instruments come to mind?

Did you know: Violins are typically made of 3 types of wood, and over 70 different pieces?

Music lessons are a great way to keep your kids engaged at home! We offer all in-home lessons, and are currently offering virtual lessons. Consider the gift of lessons for someone you know: https://greatlakesmusicacademy.bigcartel.com/

Want to learn music, but don't know where to start? Consider voice lessons, to get your feet wet! We have some great teachers who can help! https://www.greatlakesmusicacademy.com/lessons/voice-lessons-in-evanston

Listening to music is said to improve your mood, lower stress levels, and promote overall better mental and physical health. Turn up your favorite song and see for yourself!

We often get asked, at what age should my child start music lessons?

The simple answer is somewhere around 5 years old and up, but it really depends on the student and the instrument. For piano, the youngest that we usually recommend is 5, but violin students can often flourish in lessons even younger. If your child is interested in a wind or brass instrument, it’s usually better for them to start around 9 or 10. For those students, we would recommend starting out on piano, as piano is a great first instrument, and what students learn in piano lessons can easily be transferred to other instruments later on. Feel free to reach out to us with questions about this - we’re happy to discuss your individual situation and come up with a plan!
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You do what you gotta do!

Learning to sing or play an instrument is a great skill to have. We'd love to help your student improve on their skills, or learn a new instrument altogether. All of our teachers have a degree in music, and are passionate about fostering a life-long love of music! Learn more: www.greatlakesmusicacademy.com

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What's your favorite song to crank up and get you going on the weekends?

If you know, you know. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Although some musicians learn to use their instruments to play by ear (and even some famous ones have!), learning to read music helps you to better understand the history & culture of the music you listen to. It can also help you pick up other instruments quickly, and it's even said to have mental health benefits! It doesn't have to be hard - there are lots of great tools out there to get started!
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Happy Monday!
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We often get asked about what to look for when purchasing a digital keyboard. Three things to look out for are weighted keys, standard width, and quality speakers. These will help you learn proper muscle memory, and help when switching to a traditional piano! Learn more: www.greatlakesmusicacademy.com/about

Music production is such an important piece of the puzzle... writing, record, and mixing sound is how music gets from your little corner of the world, to everyone else! Take a minute today to listen to your favorite song, and appreciate all the steps that got that song from the artist, into your playlist!

We offer virtual and in home lessons (the teacher comes to you!) for over 20 different instruments, and students of all ages! What instrument have you been wanting to learn?

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On this day in music: in 1988, the Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! What was your favorite Beatles song?

What's your favorite genre of music to listen to?
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What's that one instrument that you've always loved and wanted to learn?
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