Bands: Navigating Content, Shows, and Social Media
In today's fast-paced world, where social media reigns supreme, the beginning stages of a band is filled with challenges and paradoxes. A...
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Descant Music and Art Studio
Locally Owned Music School in Holyoke, MA
Drake Descant
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Singers: Match Your Voice with the Right Mic
Choosing the right microphone is like finding the perfect voice partner. It's not only about how it sounds but how it feels and functions...
Drake Descant
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The Real Cost of Playing for Exposure
As every aspiring musician takes their first step onto the stage, dreams of fame, success, and the pure joy of performing live fill their...
Drake Descant
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Overcoming Embarrassment When Singing
Have you ever felt a burning desire to sing your heart out, only to be crippled by a wave of embarrassment? You're not alone. The fear of...
Drake Descant
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Learning How to Harmonize
When two or more notes are played simultaneously in a way that's pleasing to the ears, they create harmony. In singing, this beautiful...
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Understanding Why Guitar Strings Buzz Sometimes
There's nothing quite like the vibrant strum of a guitar resonating with perfect clarity, but when that strum is accompanied by an...
Drake Descant
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Choose the Right Strings for Your Guitar
Guitar strings come in all shapes and sizes, with options ranging from flat wound to acoustic, nylon to steel, and everything in between....
Drake Descant
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Crafting Your Guitar's Tone
Every guitarist has a unique voice, and the journey to finding that voice begins with understanding your tone. Tone is more than just a...
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Fretting the Small Stuff: Why Do Guitar Frets Get Smaller?
​The guitar, while often celebrated for its expressive musical capabilities, also represents an intricate convergence of mathematics,...
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Why Does the Key of C "Start" the Circle of Fifths and Not A?
In the world of music theory, intriguing questions often arise, ones that may seem simple but reveal profound insights into the...
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When and Where was the Piano Invented?
A graceful invention that changed the course of music history, the piano has become one of the most beloved and played instruments around...
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When and Where was the Guitar Invented?
The guitar, with its beautiful sound and expressive capacity, has a rich history that carves its way from its ancient roots through its...
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Jobs for Guitar Players: Success in Strumming
As a musician who has played in several bands, worked as a studio artist, and now owns my own music school, I know firsthand the...
Drake Descant
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Jobs for Piano Players: Keys to Your Future
As a musician who has played many stages, mixed myself into the studio world, and now proudly owns Descant Music in Holyoke, MA, I can...
Drake Descant
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A Deep Dive into Modes - History, Application, and Artistry
Modes are a fascinating and vital aspect of music that offer a window into its multifaceted beauty. Whether you're a musician, a music...
Drake Descant
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What to Expect at My First Voice Lesson?
So you or your child have just signed up for voice lessons—now what? First off, congratulations on taking the pivotal first step toward...
Drake Descant
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What to Expect at My First Piano Lesson?
So you've just signed up for piano lessons—now what? First off, congratulations on taking that big first step toward becoming a pianist!...
Drake Descant
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Keyboard or Piano for Beginners?
Starting piano lessons is an exciting step for you or your child. One of the very first choices you need to make is whether to start with...
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