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    As a parent, you want to help your child to grow and develop into a well-rounded person. And when many parents think about preparing their kids to excel in school, they tend to focus on how to advance their reading, math and science aptitude, or on getting them involved in sports and gymnastics to help develop their strength, coordination and team building. Often overlooked are the arts, and sp…

    The Benefits of Playing Piano … At Any Age

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    Evolution of the Modern Piano: From Dulcimer to Disklavier

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    Mastering Syncopation

    Learn to navigate through tricky two-handed rhythms.

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    Top 10 Gift Ideas for Bassists

    Some suggestions for the bass player in your life.

    Top 10 Gift Ideas for Guitarists

    Guitars, gadgets and gizmos.

    How to Construct Walking Basslines

    Learn to move from chord to chord with confidence.

    First Look: TAG3 C TransAcoustic

    Built-in looping and onboard effects make this exciting new guitar even more special.

    A Bassist’s Guide to Playing Jazz, Part 2

    More tips for mastering this challenging genre.

    Essential Guitar Maintenance

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    Board games have been around since ancient times, but they continue to find new audiences. In the digital age, if a tabletop game is a hit, an online version is sure to follow. Research company GWI…

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    Creating a useful tool for the beginning percussion student.

    Winds

    Survival Tips for School Music Parents

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    Cellos Rock!

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    Eight Great Tips for Learning Violin

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    Five More Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

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    Dedication to the Craft

    Tina Guo on staying true to her creative convictions.

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