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Meet Parker: Naturally Low Key and Chill, but Shines with His Band
Fifteen-year-old Parker has been taking lessons at Bach to Rock for over 7 years and has truly found his rhythm as a bass guitarist. Parker started in Kids n Keys, then moved through two levels of piano lessons and then on to bass lessons. Plus, he has attended multiple summer camps, for rock band and to learn how to DJ. With all that experience, and with outstanding teachers the entire way, today Parker is in …
Metronome Mastery for Beginners
Three Starter Games That Make the Click Fun: Pass-the-Beat, Mute-the-Click, and Tempo Ladder If the word metronome makes your child groan, or makes you feel a little nervous because you …
Why Kids Should Come to Band Practice Prepared (And How Parents Can Help)
If your child plays an instrument in a band, you have probably heard some version of this before, “Make sure you practice before rehearsal.” It can feel repetitive, especially when …
What to Expect in a Bach to Rock Early Childhood Music Class
For many families, enrolling a child in their first music class can feel like a big step. You want a program that’s fun, enriching, and developmentally appropriate. Bach to Rock …
Homeschool Music Programs: What Are They (and What to Look For)
If you’re homeschooling, you already know the best “curriculum” is the one your child will actually stick with. Music is one of those rare subjects that can bring structure and …
Instrument Maintenance 101: Caring for Your Child’s Electric Guitar
When your child starts electric guitar lessons, it’s easy to focus on songs, scales, and the excitement of plugging into an amp. But there’s another part of learning guitar that …
Celebrate with a Bach to Rock Karaoke Birthday Party
Looking for a birthday party that hits all the right notes? Bach to Rock’s Karaoke Birthday Parties bring the fun of the stage to kids who love to sing, perform, …
Meet Matas: a Bach to Rock-star Who Went Viral for His Guitar Skills and Received National Praise from Metallica
What do you get when you combine the power of social media and the prodigious talent of a 12-year-old guitarist? Thousands of views, attention from the world-renowned band Metallica, an …
From Summer Camp to Battle of the Bands Winner, Bass Guitarist and Vocalist Colin Strives for Growth
Colin started at Bach to Rock about 6 years ago when he attended a summer camp program. And he really loved it! At the time, he was busy with other …
The Differences Between the Electric and Acoustic Guitar: Which One Is Right for Your Child?
Learning guitar can be an exciting journey for kids full of creativity, discipline, and fun. But one of the first decisions parents face is: should my child start by learning …