San Jose Academy of Music

		Music as Education ! Music as education? We see plenty of young, aspiring singers and musicians that are so-to-speak, born with the talent of having great vocal chords and amazing ability to play music. If you’re one of those people that were ever so lucky, then good for yo...
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Come Join Us At Our Upcoming Faculty Recital – June 16

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		Starting a Band Starting a band can be a daunting but very rewarding task. First, figure out what kind of music you will play and what kind of people you need in order to play. You don’t have to stick with people you know, just as long as you can get work well together. ...
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		Tips for Parents and Their Young Piano Students Before children start formal piano lessons, let them get a feel for the piano. Children learn best by playing. Let them explore the piano and goof around with the keys. Although they make some less than musical sounds every now and then, encourage them to ...
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		The Language of Music Music, what is Music? "Music expresses feeling and thought, without language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words" - Robert G. Ingersoll. Music can express the words that your mouth can't utter. When playing an instrument with ...
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		Singers – Protect Your Voice Vocal cords are muscles that need gradual conditioning and like other muscles, can lose elasticity due to age, misuse, or lack of use. Here are some tips to prevent hoarseness, broken blood vessels, cysts, nodules, or permanent damage to the vocal cords.
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		5 Tips to Improve Piano Sight Reading 1. Don't look at your hands - it slows you down. 2. Sit straight in front of the music so your eyes can easily track; sit in the middle of the bench 3. Remember to maintain a steady beat. 4. Listening to classical music will make you a better player. ...
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		Candlelight Concert Candlelight Concert Voice & Piano Christmas and Classical Selections Carmen McKinstry Soprano Graduate of University of Guadalajara, at Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. ...
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		Recital Announcement: Valentine Strings Student Recital Presenting the studios of Violin, Harp, and Guitar Recital Announcement: Valentine Strings Student Recital Presenting the studios of Violin, Harp, and Guitar Student Fee: $25 Dates: Feb 18, 2012 and Feb 25, 2012 Time: 11:30 a.m. Place: The San Jose Academy of Music at The Point 3695 Rose ...
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