Franz Schubert managed to make a mark on the world of music in his very short time on earth. Read on to find out how he made an impact in so few years.

Learn how adding a metronome to your routine can improve your practice and technique!

Yo-Yo Ma is a humble yet highly acclaimed classical artist whose performances range from Bach to the Beatles. Read on to learn more about his fascinating life.

While you may not recognize his name, you are sure to know him by the work he has created. Dive in and learn more about Henry Mancini, October’s Composer of the Month!

Music teachers and students alike, all love the unique store feature of Practice Space. Students are awarded for completing assignments with practice gems that they can then use to update their app with fun avatars and backgrounds! Of course, if the characters and backgrounds don’t change, students will get bored quickly, which is why we strive to update everyone’s store if you have three or more active students!

It should go without saying that one of the most crucial parts of a music student’s success is the quality and consistency of their practice at home, so the Practice Space Team wants to be sure to give you all some great practice tips!

Every student of music, regardless of their gender, needs someone to look up to. One of these people they look up to may be you, the music teacher, and one of these other people may be Beethoven (or even today's biggest pop star!).

A master of jazz improvisation, Charlie Parker worked hard to make it to the top. Read more about October’s Musician of the Month to learn about the saxophonists life and contributions to the world of music.

Andrew York is an accomplished composer and performer with an eclectic style, changing the world of classical guitar and music in general for the better.

Like any other aspect of life, musical ability is a skill that one needs to sharpen over time. The more time you spend practicing and learning music, the better you will become at it. Of course, there are many approaches to learning music.

A few easy tips to help parents make the most of their students’ at home practice!

Django Reinhardt continues to inspire guitarists six decades after his death. His talents, ability to overcome life-changing challenges and unique style awarded him the title “King of European Jazz.” While Django is still the most significant European jazz musician today, it’s the feeling his music draws out of listeners that makes him an excellent choice for our musician of the month.

Duе to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing nоrmѕ, music tеасhеrѕ аrоund the world аrе blending offline teaching practices with technology tооlѕ tо сrеаtе the bеѕt online learning experience fоr students. Many components оf online music teaching will continue tо ѕtау, еvеn when tеасhеrѕ and students go back tо regular classrooms. It іѕ therefore practical tо hone teachers' online music teaching ѕkіllѕ.

Schedule a Bingo party online with your students! Give everyone a unique Bingo card, and get a group video call scheduled! As you say the definition of a term, your students will check off the term on their sheet!

This is such a great way to build community in your studio and to help your students learn important terms that all musicians need to know!

This month we focus on a contemporary composer who has made a huge impact not just in the world of classical music, but in her community as well.

Aside from practice, one of the most important things parents can do to help music students grow is to create an immersive environment at home. Check out some of the ways you can foster a more musical home by reading more.

Chick Corea can be considered one of the most influential jazz pianists of modern times, contributing to the creation of the jazz fusion genre as well as establishing himself as a composer. Read more to find out about Chick’s fascinating musical background!

Duke Ellington was widely known for his complex yet accessible jazz pieces that left listeners feelin’ good. A unique blend of melodies, rhythm, and sonic movements, let’s take a closer look at the contributions that landed this great American composer 12 Grammy Awards from 1959-2000.

In today's student spotlight, we are excited to feature a young guitarist in California, Nathan Ng. Nathan has been using the Practice Space app for about six months now and has shown tremendous progress and motivation since he started using it. We want to give a huge thanks to Nathan, who is ten years old, for taking the time to answer the student spotlight interview questions below.