Not many seven-year-old’s can handle piano, voice, AND guitar lessons all at once. For Kimia Khodaee, however, an hour- and- a-half of lessons a week is just not enough! In less than a year of private lessons at Globalsound Studio, Kimia has demonstrated extraordinary musical growth. Kimia performed the piano classics ‘Fur Elise’ and ‘Bohemian […]
Need the perfect holiday gift for the musician in your life but don’t have a clue what musicians actually need? Look no further. We’ve checked in with our teachers and staff to bring you our list of affordable accessories and essentials tools, all of which are available in our Globalsound Store. From stocking stuffers to […]
Jeric has only been taking guitar lessons for two years but his skills have accelerated so quickly that he’s already playing in a band! Jeric has participated in our Seven-Week Sessions three times now as the guitarist for Sugar Rush. In that time, he’s performed on our stage and written and recorded songs in our […]
In our opinion, the bass is a criminally underrated instrument. Basslines are crucial to creating a rhythmically driving composition with great harmonic structure. Yet bassists are often overlooked in favor of flashy frontmen or lead guitarists. In honor of how awesome the bass is, we’ve rounded up a list of twelve of the best basslines […]
Peter has been taking lessons at Globalsound Studio close to 10 years – almost as long as we’ve been a studio! In those ten years, Peter has studied piano, guitar, and voice, gaining significant skills in each instrument. Peter is also the frontman of Advanced Band Next One Up. In his three years participating in […]
It’s no secret that we’re passionate about live music here at Globalsound Studio. Between our summer band camps, 7 Week Session concerts, student showcases and Advanced Band events, we put on close to 30 concerts every year! Why do we love live music so much? Because it has the power to inspire people. Witnessing live […]
School is finally out for the summer! It’s that blissful time of year when kids say goodbye to structured routines and spend their days playing outside in the sun. At least….it used to be that way. Summer schedules have grown more hectic than ever these days. There’s vacations, camps, family events and reunions, travel….summer can […]
Since the dawn of time, human beings have sung together in groups. From medieval Gregorian chants to African-American spirituals, barbershop quartets to boy-or-girl pop outfits, vocal groups have continually evolved and remain powerhouses of the music industry (a “vocal group” is generally meant as multiple singers that harmonize and often dance with a backup band). […]
Private lessons teach you a lot about an instrument. You’ll learn basic techniques, build a repertoire of songs – maybe even have a few recitals. Given all that private lessons teach you, why bother playing with other musicians? Short answer: because it’s AWESOME! Long answer: Because nothing teaches you more about being a musician than […]
The Emerald Isle has no shortage of great musicians and music traditions. With St Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we’re celebrating by compiling a list of tunes by Irish musicians that our students frequently request to learn. Read below to see what songs you can ‘Erin go Rock’ to on March 17th! U2 […]
“I NEVER had this opportunity when I was taking lessons!” We’ve heard Globalsound Studio teachers express this sentiment over and over regarding our student showcases. Three times a year, our students have the opportunity to get up on stage and show their friends and family the musical skills they’ve acquired during their weekly lessons. Our […]
Love: the inspiration for countless songs spanning generations and genres. Love songs and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand – but what if, instead of a slow ballad, you’re in the mood for something that shreds? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve decided to round up the most rocking selection of songs that you may […]
