Melodicas are the really fun portable air pianos that used to cost $50-$90 each. Now they’re available for as low as $19 on amazon! We’ve purchased each of these at the school. Just ask one of our staff at the 1240 building to see a demo. We started looking for […]
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We are all about candy here at Off the Wall. And we are cool with bribery…and we think it’s awesome when we can combine the two. So, here is a friendly reminder about our “Practice = Skittles” program here at Off the Wall. OK, so maybe it’s not really an official program but […]
Will, Matt and Josh are getting ready for the upcoming February 22nd recital! We’re excitedly anticipating seeing all of our awesome students show off their hard work!! We look forward to seeing you at the Hard Rock Cafe on February 22nd!
Since the piano was invented, its look & feel have changed very little. Some might even call it the perfect instrument. That has not stopped the French car company Peugeot from working with piano maker Pleyel to try & do basically that: build a better piano. When you first look […]
We’ve added a new practice chart! Print this off at home or grab one at the school. Then hang it up in the entrance. Here are some quick tips for making it easier to practice: Keep your instrument out in the open and in a public area like the living […]
Most of us can still remember the very first song we ever learned how to play. This little internet sensations is already off to a great start, managing to pick out “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”, using both hands…and making no mistakes! She’s only a couple years away from taking piano […]
10 Bass Guitarists You Should Check Out: 1. John Entwistle (The Who)—Nicknamed “The Ox”, Entwhistle was also often called “Thunderfingers” from the speed at which his fingers moved across the fretboard. Bass lines to jam out: “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Boris The Spider” 2. Paul McCartney (The Beatles)—Playing rhythm guitar […]
One of the biggest hit singles of this summer has been Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass”. A good summer jam is often highlighted by a prominent bass riff that will get any listener up & moving. In a top 10 list made for VH1.com, Trainor names some of her […]
We had so much fun at our May 18th Spring Recital at the Hard Rock Cafe!! All of our students did an amazing job!! Recitals provide an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and practice performance skills in a safe and fun environment. We are so proud of all […]
Hey Guys! Don’t forget to check out our Piano Scavenger Hunt! We’ll be playing / teaching / pulling people in around the pianos for whatever fun stuff happens at the following times until the pianos are gone on August 17th Here is our schedule for the weekends until then! We […]