Off the Wall School of Music teacher, Leah T will be performing a very special set at the Fremont Abbey on Thursday, June 28th, 8pm-10:30pm. She will be making her Abbey debut featuring Steve Ryals on trumpet, clarinet, flute, and saxophone. This will be a night filled with entirely original music beginning with Heather […]
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January 8th is a crucial day for the history of rock & roll. How much do you want to bet some of them might have felt a certain yen to go into music (or at least show business) once they discovered they shared a birthday with a king? Can you […]
Wow! It was no secret that Mozart and his dad simply didn’t like Italians. His colorful name calling and, later, a change of heart…
EQUALS…. The Organistrum! Check out the music made on an “organistrum”, an instrument whose roots go back to 10th century Spain. The Organistrum mechanics are based on a hurdy gurdy, but played almost like a harpsichord, which is a direct ancestor of the piano, where the strings are plucked instead […]
Are you interested in learning drums, but a little anxious about reading the music?? Check this quick reference video out!! Rob Litten from DrumsTheWord made the lesson. He did a great job explaining how to read music for drums. At Off the Wall we like to have students use videos […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jazz has a rather undeserved reputation as background music to put on while having a dinner party, reading a book, or meditating. However, if you have never considered yourself a fan of jazz in the past, there is a good chance you may have already liked a jazz song, but […]
Every band needs a bass player. Whether in jazz, blues, funk or rock, the role of the bass player is to create a solid steady foundation that locks in with the drums. This video has a bunch of the most famous fun, funky bass lines that get stuck in […]