Learning a New Instrument Makes You Smarter

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:10am
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learning an instrument makes you smarter

Did you know playing an instrument can make you smarter? If so then you are a wise one and maybe even a musician yourself. Keep playing music, it’s working. 

In a recent article on CNN.com titled “Six tips that could make you smarter,” what do you think was top of the list? Indeed, studies have shown that learning a new instrument can improve your intellectual abilities. So if you’ve been playing the same one for a long time you might want to consider adding something new into the mix. Maybe it’s time to learn ukulele, we know a great couple of teachers.

Take Your Commitment to the Next Level

Thu, 02/11/2016 - 5:14pm
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I love music

We all love music, but isn't it time to take your commitment to the next level? No matter how good you are, consistent and effective practice is crucial to getting better - there's no way around it! 

We want to help, so for a limited time we're offering 25% OFF one year at ArtistWorks. This offer is good for anyone - current members can also apply this time to their existing accounts, or use this opportunity to try another of our 30+ online learning schools. Just remember to use code "LOVE25" at checkout before Sunday, February 14 at midnight PST

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Get Healthier, Play More Music in 2016

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 2:19pm
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Listen to ArtistWorks teacher Andy Hall’s lap steel guitar version of "Auld Lang Syne” while you reflect on your goals for this year. If they include playing more music, we salute you! Here’s just a few of the many benefits to learning an instrument:

  • Increased creativity
  • Reduced stress
  • Better time management
  • Improved memory
  • Enhanced coordination

Click here to see a list of all the different instruments you can learn online at ArtistWorks!

John Patitucci Talks about Teaching Online at ArtistWorks

Tue, 01/05/2016 - 4:15pm
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“What’s really amazing to me is to have students all around the world reach out to me with their questions and ideas and exchange with other students from around the world… it provides an opportunity for me to teach students all around the world from my own home or wherever I am." - John Patitucci

In this video John Patitucci talks about what it's been like teaching bass online at ArtistWorks for over three years now.