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The Benefits of Adult Music Lessons
We are regularly told how important and beneficial music lessons are for children's growth and wellbeing, and how advantageous it is for children to start learning an instrument at a young age because they learn faster and it can have a positive impact on every area of development. But does that mean that learning an instrument as an adult is less beneficial or could it be just as beneficial if not more so for adults?
Maybe you've been considering resuming the lessons you

The Music Initiative
Jul 213 min read


Buying Your First Guitar
When you see a guitar player, what is the first thing your eyes are drawn to? Usually it’s their guitar. Guitars stand out in a way that is memorable. Your first guitar should be memorable too.
So where do you start? The first thing to consider is what kind of guitar do you really want?

The Music Initiative
Jul 122 min read


The Music Initiative Philosophy
VAK
Represents the three main senses used in learning: Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic. It serves as the foundation for Whole Body Learning (WBL), an approach that incorporates multiple senses and diverse ways of learning. By engaging various senses and learning methods, WBL makes absorbing and recalling information simpler, faster and fun.

The Music Initiative
Jul 92 min read


How Much Should I Practise?
There isn't a simple 'one size fits all' answer to this question as the ideal amount of practice that is beneficial will largely depend on your goals and how long you have been playing. However, a consistent, regular practise routine is far more beneficial and will provide more benefits and faster progression than infrequent long practise sessions once or twice a week. It's not about about how long you practise, but rather how often you practise and how you practise (I'll exp

The Music Initiative
Jul 64 min read


20 Benefits of Teaching Music in Schools
Nearly everyone enjoys music, whether by listening to it, singing, or playing an instrument but despite this almost universal interest, many schools are no longer providing a music education program.

The Music Initiative
Jun 293 min read
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