Island Music

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument

“You are allowed to fail, and you will become better because of your failures.” There are no red pen marks for missed notes in music the way there are on tests — there is nothing to feel bad about when you play something “wrong” in music. To become skilled at a musical instrument — and to become great at anything — one needs to struggle a little. In your child’s case, they need to sound bad before they sound good; they need to…

The Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You The Edge

Why are those who are good playing an instrument also good at other things? What are the benefits of playing a musical instrument that give them the edge?

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Stop Forcing Your Kids to Learn a Musical Instrument

Our daughter Rebekah, who is in second grade, takes three after-school classes every week. On Monday there is violin; on Wednesday, Hebrew; and on Thursday, ballet. One of these classes connects her to a religious tradition going back three thousand years. Two of them are pretty well pointless.I don’t mean that as a bad thing. Pointlessness rules, as far as I am concerned. Lots of great activities...

5 Reasons to Learn a Musical Instrument

Benefits of music education and reasons why you should learn to play a musical instrument.

How To Start An Equipment Rental Business

How to start an equipment rental business. Establish the business, choose a name, develop a plan, seek insurance, and run the business.

Rental Equipment Ideas for Your Upcoming Barbecue Event

If you have an upcoming barbecue event, then you need the right rental equipment to make it a success.

Four Common Equipment Rental Mistakes Managers Make

Managers frequently make crucial mistakes in a number of areas related to the equipment rental process that can lead to lower productivity, increased costs, etc.

A Few Things You Should Know about Lawn Mowing Equipment Rentals

When considering lawn mowing equipment rentals, you first need to establish what your needs are for the area to be mowed.

The Rental House Rules: How to Get the Most of Your Equipment Rental House

There’s a hack that allows your film to boast the latest cameras, lenses, grip, lighting and sound gear. It’s called the rental house.

Why Expensive Music Equipment Won't Necessarily Improve Your Music

Serious musicians are always looking for ways to get better at their art. But be sure to know why expensive equipment won't necessarily improve your music.

FREE Infographic: Equipment: Rent or Buy?

12 Reasons Why You Should Be Thankful For Music

Learn about different types of keyboards and how to get music lessons

Matt and Heather talk to the gentlemen of The Music Shoppe and learn about sizes and brands of keyboards for students.

How to Build a Productive Music Practice Routine From Home

These tips can help musicians get the most out of their home practice time, and they apply to everyone from seasoned professional players down to young music students.

Hear the painting? How about seeing the music?

The National Gallery’s new Soundscapes exhibition puts masterpieces to music so visitors can experience them in a new way. We boldly go where no curator has gone before with unexpected musical and visual pairings guaranteed to distort any listening experience

Why are Italian words used to describe music and how we should play it? 

Constantly hearing terms like "adagio" and "allegro" on your radio? Russell Torrance explains why.

Is It Ever Too Late to Learn Music?

By NPR Staff They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But can you teach an old guitarist new licks? How about an old nonguitarist — not even a m

Surgeons Perform Better with Music, Study Finds

If you are headed for the operating room, you’d better hope your surgeon is a music lover.