by monica | Mar 24, 2025 | C Sharp
It’s a question that isn’t so easy to answer. On one hand, you might feel the essence of music cannot be captured by a grade; on the other hand, you might think how good the certificates look on paper. But whether or not you should take a music exam isn’t so much...
by monica | Mar 17, 2025 | C Sharp
“So, what music do you listen to?” It’s a pretty common question, typically asked when two people gradually veer towards awkward silence. And to be fair, it tends to be a good conversation starter. It’s a question that’s almost universally applicable – most...
by monica | Mar 10, 2025 | C Sharp
A man I know once spoke about the difference between music as a passion and as a hobby. He said that those for whom music was a passion were ‘real’ musicians; he wasn’t very clear on the latter. He spoke as if those who saw music as a hobby were somehow beneath...
by monica | Mar 3, 2025 | C Sharp
I was about 11 or 12 years old when I first learned to play the guitar. I took that first step because I dreamt of playing what I loved—Led Zeppelin, Metallica and Iron Maiden. Around then, I’d endlessly watch videos of Zeppelin live, with the hope of soloing like...
by monica | Feb 24, 2025 | C Sharp
Performing in a band is without a doubt one of the most fulfilling things you can do as a musician. Sure, playing by yourself is nice, but there’s something special about coming together with other musicians to make something of your own. It’s not just about original...
by monica | Feb 17, 2025 | C Sharp
Most people tend to believe that there’s a ‘right’ age to begin learning music though there’s no exact consensus on what this age is. Parents often choose to put their kids into music classes when they’re five or six years old. Likewise, many working professionals...
