Articles from Sweeter Sounds

Music is a God made medium that speaks to both the soul and the brain. In Scripture, music is portrayed not merely as art or entertainment, but as a spiritual necessity. Science, also confirms its powerful effects on our minds and bodies.

Muscle fatigue can turn your piano practice into a slog, cutting your time short and making every note feel like an absolutely miserable chore. You want to play with passion and ease, not pain. Thankfully, with a few practical adjustments, you can keep your fingers flying across the keys for hours while staying comfortable and energized. These tips will help you avoid fatigue, boost your endurance, and make your practice sessions more enjoyable.

Musical creativity is both a gift and a discipline, an art that requires nurturing as much as it thrives on sudden bursts of inspiration. This article explores ways to help ignite your musical imagination, offering practical tips and philosophical insights into the wellspring of creative inspiration.

For church pianists and musicians, playing music during worship is a sacred calling, a way to lead congregations in praising God and fostering spiritual connection. Yet, the joy of this ministry is often shadowed by performance anxiety, a blend of fear, self-doubt, and physical symptoms like trembling hands or a racing heart that can make playing feel daunting.

Arranging a song for piano, a choir, or an ensemble is a creative and rewarding process.

If you pay close attention, you'll find that music is much more than simply notes on paper. There is a great deal of interpretation needed!

Out of all the wonderful method books available, which is right for me and my students? The answer is surprisingly simple.

"How do I take a song and make it sound full and exciting?" We have prepared a simple approach to improvisation.

There are many talented musicians whose flying fingers can set the keyboard aflame, yet somehow their music sounds "empty." So is music more

Should students learn music primarily by ear or by sight? The answer is, both. And here's why:

(A more in-depth part 2 to - Goals: How to Choose and Achieve) Staying focused and motivated in your musical pursuits can be challenging...

Let's look at some ways to choose your music goals so that you can be the musician that God created you to be!

Practice is an absolute must if you are to improve your piano skill. However, it is difficult to find time to actually practice. In this...