How Do I Play Guitar as a Beginner? (Chords, Strumming, and a Simple First-Week Plan)
Brand-new to guitar? Start with 5 beginner chords, one simple strumming pattern, and a 15-minutes-a-day first-week plan you can actually stick to.
Real Brave Queens Drum Lessons Pricing
Starter Tier – $57 for ONE 30 minute Drum lesson per month Tier 1 (Virtual Plan) – $189 per month for weekly 30 minute Drum lessons/$378 per month for weekly 1 Hour Drum lessons Tier 2 (In-Person/Hybrid Plan) – $299 per month for weekly 30 minute Drum lessons/$598 per month for weekly 1 Hour Drum…
What is the Best Music School in Queens?
Queens offers multiple options for those looking to take up music lessons. But with so many schools offering a wide range of learning experiences, how can you know which Music School in Queens is best for you? What makes a Music School The Best? 1. Teacher Quality and Experience Ideally, you want to search for…
How to Pick The Right Music School in 2025
When looking to start learning an instrument, choosing the right music school and instructor should be your first and most important step. Whether you’re are a parent looking for lessons for your children or want to take up an instrument yourself, knowing what to look for and setting your goals clearly will determine your success…
Real Brave Queens Pricing
Starter Tier – $57 for ONE 30 minute lesson per month Tier 1 (Virtual Plan) – $189 per month for weekly 30 minute lessons/$378 per month for weekly 1 Hour lessons Tier 2 (In-Person/Hybrid Plan) – $299 per month for weekly 30 minute lessons/$598 per month for weekly 1 Hour lessons ($74.75 per 30-minute lesson)…
Diatonic Chords And Non-Diatonic Chords – Easy Guide
If you’ve ever looked at a chord chart and wondered, “Wait, what’s that chord doing here?”, you’re probably dealing with a non-diatonic chord. To avoid confusion, understanding the difference between diatonic chords and non-diatonic chords is a big step toward mastering music theory. Let’s break it down in this blog. What Does “Diatonic” Mean? Diatonic…
What Is Modal Mixture? How to Borrow Chords for More Emotional Songs – Easy Guide
If you’ve ever listened to a song that surprised you with a sudden emotional shift, a haunting chord in a bright tune, or a hopeful moment in a somber ballad, there’s a good chance modal mixture played a role. Also known as mode mixture or modal interchange, this technique involves borrowing chords from a parallel…
Introducing 4 Cadences: The Musical Punctuation
If music is a language, then cadences are its punctuation. Just like a sentence can end with a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point, music uses cadences to signal pauses, endings, or unexpected turns. Think of them as musical commas, periods, or even dramatic plot twists. Whether you’re writing songs, learning to play…
What Are Chord Tones? The Secret Ingredients of Great Solos
If you’ve ever wondered why some solos sound so perfect, so locked-in with the music, the answer often comes down to one simple concept: chord tones. Whether you’re playing jazz, rock, blues, or even pop, mastering a chord tone is one of the true “secrets” to creating solos that connect deeply with the song. Today,…
Suspended & Add Chords: Essentials You Need to Know – Easy Guide
Why Go Beyond Major and Minor? When most guitarists begin learning chords, they start with the usual suspects: major and minor shapes. While these are essential, they don’t cover the full range of harmonic expression available on the guitar. Enter suspended chords and add chords — two beautiful, often misunderstood chord types that offer new…