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Eytan Jun

Guide to Piano Care & Tuning

Categories Buyer Guide Piano

At a glance… 1. Reasons why pianos go out of tune 2. Importance of tuning your piano 3. When you must tune your piano 4. How often you must tune your piano 5. Prices 6. DIY Piano Tuning 7. Care for your piano What is the importance of piano tuning? When should I tune my piano? Is piano tuning really necessary? If you’re a pianist or intending to purchase a piano, you’ve most likely asked yourself these questions a couple of times. Many seasoned pianists don’t give much thought to these questions and simply have their pianos tuned twice a … Read more

How do I choose the right musical instrument for my child?

Categories Buyer Guide Music in General Music Practice

If you’re reading this, you’re likely a parent who’s concerned (and rightly so) about choosing the right instrument for your child. While the key to mastery of an instrument lies in copious amounts of practice, you and your child could have a much easier and more enjoyable time learning music if you help him or her select a more suitable instrument. In this article, we share some tips to choose the best instrument for your child by considering age, physical features, personality, instrument popularity, interest, and your financial position. Age With age comes increased physical strength and height. Both of these … Read more

Am I Too Old to Learn Music?

Categories Music in General Music Practice

The short answer is… NO! If you’re reading this article, you might be an adult who’s interested in learning an instrument, but have fears that you’re too old. We’re often told that music is something best learned as a child and that adults have a much harder time mastering an instrument. What we’ve been told isn’t very far off the mark. Children typically do learn faster than adults. They are capable of amazing feats. Videos of five year olds rocking out to System of a Down’s “Toxicity” (see video below) or playing lengthy sonatas are aplenty on Youtube. What might … Read more