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This is the first in a series of links to businesses that we work with and recommend! Playwell Brooklyn offers an integrated playspace for both neurodivergent & neurotypical kids. Started by two occupational therapists, PlayWell Brooklyn was sparked from a desire to

Developing an accurate, relaxed, and quick right hand picking technique is crucial for guitarists, bassists, and mandolin players. Whether playing fast lines or slower in-the-pocket grooves, if the right hand can’t keep up you’re toast! Here’s some exercises you can

Perfect Pitch vs. Relative Pitch I’m sure you’ve heard other musicians talk about how some musicians have what’s called Perfect Pitch. It’s the ability to name the letter of a note just by hearing it. People with Perfect Pitch can tell

Singing Training the ears is perhaps one of the most important skills to be developed when studying an instrument. But what you might not know is that the best way to hear music better is not exactly on your instrument -

Minor Scales In the last couple of blog posts, we learned about Major Scales and the chord progressions that correspond to them. Now let’s discuss Minor Scales. The notes of the Minor Scale can be ascertained in two different ways - either

Chord Progressions Now that you know about Major Scales and how to build Chords, let’s put the two together and discuss Chord Progressions. Let’s take the key of C Major. C D

Ok! So now that we understand Scales, let’s talk about Chords. Chords are 3 or more notes played simultaneously. The two most common 3 note chords (a Triad) are called Major and Minor. Though used less often, we’ll also talk

Understanding Music Theory will help you in many ways. From learning how to construct scales using intervals, to building chords and chord progressions, the applications of Music Theory are endless. Scales and keys can help us figure out melodies much

Prospect Music Lessons is the number one choice for the best Brooklyn Guitar Lessons. Lead teacher and founder Braden Palmer has been teaching Guitar Lessons in Brooklyn for two decades, helping kids, adults, beginners, and advanced students all become better

If you’re looking to take Brooklyn Bass Lessons, Prospect Music Lessons is the place. Several of our teachers are amazing Bass players, and can work with you to build your skills. Whether you are looking to play like Paul McCartney

Welcome to Prospect Music Lessons 2.0! Today we are launching our new website - we have a new, sleek look, a few new teachers, and more. Just in time for the new school year! We’re currently booking new students for