It’s the thing on the mind of every band/orchestra parent: Is it safe for my child to return to their music classes? Even though Texas just announced the return of our students to schools, there are so many unknowns about the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, but one thing remains the same: the importance of music... The post Should my child return to their music class? appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
Cleaning and Disinfecting Band Instruments A clean instrument is a happy instrument. Cleaning and disinfecting band instruments shared among students helps maintain a happy, healthy band class. Woodwinds As far as general disinfection of band instruments, woodwind instruments use pads which make them more difficult to clean than brass instruments. The pads absorb and hold... The post Cleaning and Disinfecting Band Instruments appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
Hillje Music Guitar Showcase! Make plans to attend our Guitar Showcase event on Sunday, March 29th, noon – 5p, at the Hillje Music Center located in the Northwoods Shopping center. Factory reps from Alvarez, Fender and Breedlove, will bring their own selection of “cream of the crop” models. All factory experts will be available to... The post Guitar Showcase at Hillje Music appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
Renting a Beginner Instrument is a Great Idea! Music education changes lives for the better, and renting a beginner instrument for band or orchestra is a great way to support your student’s musical development. We all get a taste of music education starting in elementary school where we learn how to sing and dance traditional... The post Why renting a beginner instrument is a great idea. appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
Hear the difference a quality instrument provides at Alamo City Strings. As the musician in your family develops their musical skill, you can actually hear the difference in their sound. Beginning musicians learn to use their instruments to transform noise to sound, and sound to melody. Their early days of practicing the instrument sounded much... The post Hear the Difference a Quality Instrument Provides appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
Hillje Horn Showcase 2019, Friday & Saturday, November 15 & 16. The Hillje Horn Showcase 2019 provides a fantastic opportunity to try an expanded selection of step-up and advanced instruments. Music reaches deep into an aspiring player motivating them to practice regularly which in turn develops responsibility and leadership. Music is a good thing to... The post Hillje Horn Showcase 2019 appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
The Benefits of Encouraging Students to Join the School Band and Orchestra When you’re a student, extracurricular activities are probably one of the most exciting endeavors you can try at school. From the drama club to debate team, there are just so many options that students may find it hard to pick just one. Out... The post Benefits of Joining School Band and Orchestra appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
When shopping for amplifiers, it is a good idea to start by defining your needs. Why do you need a new amplifier? Do you play acoustic/electric, electric guitar, or electric bass? Do you need inputs for guitar only, or guitar and a microphone? Do you need both clean and “dirty” channels? What about an effects... The post Buyer’s Guide: Amplifiers appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
You know your child needs to develop better practice habits. They are in band or orchestra because you want them to develop a love for music and to learn a new skill. You know the benefits of their learning to play an instrument will last a lifetime. You want them to love it too but... The post 11 Key Steps to a Successful Practice Routine appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
A crucial and often underappreciated part of playing your musical instrument is keeping it properly maintained. The care with which you treat your instrument is correspondent to the care with which you play the instrument, because if it is not well-maintained, each note will likewise suffer. Let’s explore six reasons why maintenance of your musical... The post Six Reasons Why Musical Instrument Maintenance is Important appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
Upgrading to a new step up instrument is an investment in your musical journey. Consider the big picture, timing, and a test plan to make the best decision. One of the most frequent obstacles to a child’s music education is when his or her first instrument actually ends up preventing a lifetime love of playing... The post Three considerations when upgrading to a new step up musical instrument appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
Materials Needed: 1) Cleaning cloth or towel 2) Valve oil Lay out a towel on a flat surface. Place the instrument on the towel with the bell side on the bottom. The second valve slide should be facing up. Oil one valve at a time. When oiling the valves, remember the bottom section of the... The post How to Oil the Valves on a Trumpet, Baritone, or Tuba appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
Few things on this entire planet are better for a child than learning to play a musical instrument. Studies of every age group show benefits ranging from better communication skills to improved muscular coordination to something simple yet truly profound… Kids who play music smile more. Music instruction can begin at any age and have... The post The benefits of learning to play a musical instrument as a child appeared first on Hillje Music Centers.| Hillje Music Centers
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“Music,” wrote Plato, “is a more potent instrument than any other for education.” What wise elders knew intrinsically 25 centuries ago has by now been thoroughly documented by modern science. The benefits of playing a musical instrument on child development are as wide reaching as they are profound. Neuroscientists have shown that playing music actually...| Hillje Music Centers
