Category: Blog

Does My Guitar Need a Setup?

By Russ Silberman | Published April 22, 2021

Getting your electric guitar setup regularly can keep your guitar playing like new while preventing costly repairs in the future. Generally, you should get your guitar setup at least once a year, but there are also some warning signs that can let you know if your guitar needs a setup.

The Importance of Practicing Music

By Russ Silberman | Published April 8, 2021

The time spent learning how to play music during lessons is an integral part of building upon your musical abilities. Setting some time aside to practice your instrument at home helps you to take full advantage of everything learned during your music lessons.

Why Music is Important for Children – Part 3

By Russ Silberman | Published March 31, 2021

When a child learns how to play an instrument, that child will build upon his or her musical abilities while gaining a wide array of additional benefits.

What Makes a Great Music Teacher? – Part 2

By Russ Silberman | Published March 29, 2021

Learning how to play a musical instrument or sing is a lot easier when you have a great music teacher by your side.

Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month®

By Russ Silberman | Published March 23, 2021

In 1973, the Music In Our Schools celebration was initiated by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). MENC, now the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), expanded this celebration of musical education to encompass the entire month of March in 1985.

The Benefits of Taking Percussion Lessons

By Russ Silberman | Published February 25, 2021

Percussion instruments help keep the whole band in rhythm while producing unique sounds that make listeners want to stomp along with their beat. And learning to play percussion helps develop your musical abilities while providing a number of other unique benefits.

The Benefits of Taking String Instrument Music Lessons

By Russ Silberman | Published February 24, 2021

String instruments work together to form the heart and tone of orchestral music, and they can also be played to deliver beautiful solo performances. At Jimmy Osborne Music, our talented team of music teachers can provide you or your child with personalized music lessons, helping you learn to play your string instrument of choice while experiencing the additional benefits that come along with musical education.

The Importance of Tuning Your Piano

By Russ Silberman | Published February 17, 2021

A piano’s tuning can determine the difference between an outstanding or a subpar musical performance. Even the world’s most talented piano players would not be able to astound their audiences performing on a poorly tuned piano. Having your piano professionally tuned regularly not only keeps your piano sounding like new, but also provides other important benefits.

Why Music is Important for Children – Part 2

By Russ Silberman | Published January 28, 2021

Learning how to play a musical instrument or sing can have a profound impact on positive childhood development.

The Benefits of Taking Woodwind or Brass Lessons

By Russ Silberman | Published January 21, 2021

Woodwind and brass instruments are integral pieces of both school bands and orchestras, working together to invigorate live musical performances. At Jimmy Osborne Music, we can teach you to play your choice of woodwind or brass instrument, boosting your musical abilities while enabling you to relish in the additional benefits correlated with learning a new instrument.