Music in General

Maybe you have heard about protests happening in the streets of the United States and elsewhere in the world, protests against police violence towards African Americans. Here at Liberty Park Music, we thought this would be an important time to expand the Music History Series with the goal of connecting music with current events. Music history doesn’t just teach us about great music of the past, but it also can shed light on political and cultural moments. With this article, we’re going to learn a little history through one song: Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit.” “Strange Fruit” is often referred to … Read more

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things, and people around the world are struggling. Artists and performers are one group that have been hit hard economically. Many musicians make their living through performing. A good number supplement that income through teaching music and tutoring, while others may work in the service industry which has also seen many closures. With social distancing and mandatory quarantine being the current norm while the world works to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the income sources for musicians have been suspended indefinitely.  The path ahead will not be easy for anyone, but in … Read more

More and more, families choose homeschooling because of the flexibility it offers in addition to the amount of control and involvement parents get to have in their child’s education. And this popular option is not just about learning the ABCs and 123s. Homeschooling should encompass a holistic education, in order to cultivate a versatile and well-rounded young person. That’s why music education should be included in any homeschool curriculum. Learning music has benefits that include enhancing a child’s creativity, boosting self-esteem, developing motor-skills, and improving spatial reasoning. A growing number of parents are aware of these benefits. However, there are … Read more

Learning music has a wide range of benefits that can change your life. Apart from being a fun stress-reliever, music not only improves your health, but also enhances your cognitive function. While it might be true that children have an easier time learning music, you are never too old learn to music. In this article, we’ll give you some tips to get you started with learning music as an adult. We base these tips on the advantages and challenges you face as an adult learning music. Advantages and Challenges of Learning Music as an Adult Learning music as an adult … Read more