What better way to celebrate independence day than learning some fun arrangements of the Star-Spangled Banner on guitar, piano, or violin! We are committed to helping teachers get their students to practice more and there’s nothing like a familiar tune to get your students motivated. The 4th of July is approaching quickly so download the music today so they can get started and share it with family at the 4th of July BBQ!

When it comes to learning music or perfecting your technique for any musical instrument, there are various practice methods that have been tried and tested by various renowned musicians. One of the best methods includes slow practice, which refers to bringing down the tempo when you are rehearsing on your own or in a private setting.

What is your role within Practice Space?
I am the co-founder of Practice Space with Robert Miller.

Where did the inspiration for Practice Space come from?
After starting the California Conservatory of Music with Robert in 2011, we quickly realized that the best way to motivate students is to create practice challenges and incentives. We spent years handing out paper point charts to all of our teachers and students.

Congratulations to Practice Space’s June student of the month, Leo T. Leo is a piano student on the east coast who currently has an impressive 210 day practice streak!! We love seeing how much Practice Space motivates students around the country to practice. We are sure the teachers love it too! Read more below about Leo and how he uses Practice Space.

We love celebrating the wonderful teachers in the Practice Space community. This month we are featuring Brad Pupa, a classical guitar teacher in California. Brad has been a dedicated Practice Space user for over a year and uses Practice Space in both his in-person and virtual lessons. Check out the interview with Brad below and see how Practice Space has helped engage his students!

Here at Practice Space, we pride ourselves on helping music instructors to the mechanics, components, and skills of being a good musician, along with helping a new generation grow with and love music. We believe that any student, at any age, can learn to play an instrument and learn to play it well.

Vince Guaraldi’s work has filled millions with joy over the years. He is most recognized for his pieces featured in Charlie Brown specials, but he is also so much more than that. Read on to learn more!

This month we celebrate one of the most iconic holiday song composers: Irving Berlin. Read on to learn about Berlin’s other accomplishments, including some well known movie scores!

Years ago, a young student walked into their music lesson and informed their teacher they had a “rule” for the class that day. It seems the student didn’t want to practice clapping rhythms that day. Hilarious as it was to see a four-year old making rules for the class (rather politely, I should add), the great part was to hear the instructor cut right to the root of the issue.

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.