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Welcome to the Macri School of Music blog. Our mission is to provide valuable information that will help you become a more knowledgeable and skilled musician. This blog covers a variety of subjects including rock, Guitar Instructorjazz, and the blues – in addition, we’ll explore the style of some of the most famous [...]

What should I practice? It's such an expansive question and the answer is sometimes hard to quantify. In order to play an instrument there has to be a certain amount of technique one has to acquire before music can be made. Depending on the instrument the techniques might be specifc: how to hold [...]

Any successful musician will tell you that in order to accelerate in your craft, you should continually practice. Here are some tips to consider during your practice session. 1.) Create A Schedule. Set up a practice curriculum for yourself. To become an excellent guitarist you need to develop a plan to follow, master and [...]

Music enhances the development of learning by synchronized engagement of senses, muscles, and intellect. School age students of music and the arts have higher grades, better standardized test scores on the verbal and math portions of the SAT, better attendance in school, and are more active in community affairs as documented by multiple [...]

Highlights notes and photos from our latest guitar clinic on transcribing songs and solos for guitar: The Process of Transcribing We're going to start by looking at single notes because most people find them easier to start off with than chords 1.  Listening The first thing to realize is that transcribing is all [...]

Big thanks to everyone who participated and came to watch our summer piano recital last night! Also a huge shout out to our teachers Eric Elias and Grant Beale for arranging the recital. We love providing a place where students and parents can play and enjoy their achievements.