3 Reasons to Invest in an Instrument

Are you Learning to Play a Musical Instrument? Are you wondering if you should invest in an instrument when you have just started learning (even if the music school you are studying at provides the instrument when learning there)? The only answer to this is “YES YES YES”. If you are interested in learning the instrument then you must invest in the instrument you are learning. However, don’t just take our word for it, there are several valid reasons why and here are a few of them. We hope this will help you making an informed decision.

1. Practising regularly improves performance

Music schools provide you the instruction, material, the knowledge and the basic exercises that will get you going with the instrument. However, you can only make progress when you apply your learning and revise at home regularly. In order to do that, you need an instrument. Also, the classes in music school ranges averages at about an hour where, more than practice, you learn new concepts/songs and clarify your doubts and techniques. Thus, for you to gain the ability of playing an instrument, you should invest in the instrument you are learning.

2. Playing regularly will keep you Motivated

If you do not have an instrument while learning it, you will not gather any excitement of learning music as there is nothing to apply your learning and get feedback from what you have learned. It would be like learning just another boring school subject. Music is all about having fun playing the instrument, so if you buy an instrument and have it at home, you will be excited to try the things you have learned in the class and evaluate if you can play them well. If there is a song that has been taught to you, you will be eager to go home to play the song in your instrument and sing along with it. You might not get it in your very first practice, but eventually, if you keep at it, you will. The sense of achieving that is fulfilling and will improve your confidence and your progress immensely.

3. You will learn more about your instrument

Every instrument has different properties and different skill sets that you have to learn. The more time you spend with your instrument, the more you will discover about your instrument. There are a lot of other things that you can discover when you dedicate more time to playing your instrument, for eg. how to coordinate both of your hands to get the most effective output, how does the instrument sound when you apply your skills differently, etc.

But before you invest, you should understand in what capacity you want to learn the instrument. If it is something that you want to try, then you can opt for the instruments available in a cheaper budget, or you can try to rent an instrument, however, if you are serious and in it for the long haul, then we recommend that you invest for your future progress and buy a good quality instrument that would suit your ambitions and budget. But it is recommended that you do your research and take opinions from your teacher and/or other well-informed musical persons before you go invest in an instrument. So, if you are planning to learn music and play it with a satisfactory command, you should go buy your instrument today!

BlueTimbre is a unique Music Company that provides Music Education and  Recording Studio services. BlueTimbre also works with schools to provide end-to-end Music Education solutions for schools. 

The BlueTimbre team comes with decades of cumulative experience in running Structured Businesses, Music Curriculum Development, Music Education and Performance.

3 Ways Music can Improve your Life

What is about music that gets you through the day, relieves you of Stress and gives you an Adrenaline rush or Goosebumps? Music has the capacity to lift any mood, pull you out of boredom and recharge you for the whole day! Now, what if you are a practitioner of music. You don’t have to be professional but just good enough that sometimes you can sing or play your heart out. We have all heard about how Music, increases our intelligence by boosting brain workout, makes us more confident and improves other life skill. Here we have mentioned 3 ways in which, Music can improve your life.

1. Happiness

It is no secret that just being involved with music makes you happy. Sometimes listening to your favourite music and sometimes just playing your favourite tunes or your own stuff can really brighten your day and/or relieve stress. Although there are scientific reason on why we feel happy when we are exposed to music, but let’s try to explain that in more personal manner. Music lets you come out of your stressed day and immerses you in this world of imagination, creativity and emotions. This can help calm you down and take you to a much better state of mind. So, be involved, keep yourself happy with the music you would love to listen and enrich yourself with a positive state of mind.

2. Gives You Companionship

If you already practice music and has reached a certain level so that you can play some tunes by yourself, you must have felt how much peace and satisfaction you get, sitting with your instrument. You will feel content and start enjoying the companionship that your instrument provides you while you enhance your creativity or reminisce to the tunes of your favourite song. If singing is what you love to do, you can lift your spirits anytime by singing your heart out and feeling the emotion of the words you are singing. Music has an extraordinary capability to let you feel various emotions. So, If you want company that will never disappoint you, just learn an instrument and be involved with music.

3. Feel Fresh/Alert

Want to start your day on a high or on a positive note? Who doesn’t right? Then take your music with you, or just open your day’s account by sitting with your instrument or singing for few minutes. It will keep you sharp, as well as give your brain a proper workout which will help you be aware of your environment as your day progresses. So by the time you start your 9 to 5 work day, you are charged and fresh which will enhance and improve your daily output. You will begin to tackle a project or a challenge with a fresh mind and with a lot of efficiency. Also, it will give you sense of achievement as you start your day which is a confidence booster in feeling positive and confident about yourself.

These are just 3 of the many different ways music can improve your life. Make music a part of your every day and see the difference! Listen to music, learn an instrument, play an instrument or sing a song! It doesn't matter how, it just matters that music is a part of your life.

BlueTimbre is a unique Music Company that provides Music Education and  Recording Studio services. BlueTimbre also works with schools to provide end-to-end Music Education solutions for schools. 

The BlueTimbre team comes with decades of cumulative experience in running Structured Businesses, Music Curriculum Development, Music Education and Performance.

4 Ways to Choose Your First Instrument

Are you the few ones who are eager to learn a music instrument but torn between which instrument to pick up? You want to emulate your idol and play like them? Or you want to compose your own music but not sure about which instrument will help you realising your dream? 

Here is our guide to the various factors to consider while choosing an instrument to begin your Music Journey.

1. Your Interest

First of all, what interests you? What are the kind of songs that you love to listen to and would love to play yourself? Which instrument excites you the most? This can help you decide which instrument would best suit you.  Piano/Keyboard is very versatile and can help you compose without any limitations, whereas Guitar is the most compatible instrument you can learn. Drums would take some space but if you are a fan of hard hitting, letting your groove out on a beat, that’s the instrument for you. There are certainly many other instruments, but let’s talk about the common and popular ones. It completely depends on what you are looking for through music. You could learn vocals if you enjoy singing your heart out and humming to tunes.

           

2. Preference of Music Genres

If you are into Rock and Roll, Guitar might be the most popular choice but if you want to create rocking beats, you might as well go for Drums. Or, You are in to Pop, or electronic music, then Piano or Keyboard is the smartest choice for you. If lyrics is what interests you most, then Vocals is a good choice. Every genre of music is dominated by an instrument or two, so do the research on your favourite songs and artists, learn about the process of making and you might discover love for a particular instrument. Which part of your favourite song would you like to imitate or learn? That will let you know what you really want to learn and play.

3. Practice Limitations

Before you begin to learn an instrument, map out your schedule. See, how you would manage the time for your regular activities and learning an instrument. Understand how much time you can dedicate to learning an instrument, what kind of space you have for practice? If you are learning drums, make sure you have the space to set up your drum kit and insulate your room with basic sound proofing so that neighbours aren’t disturbed. Also, if you are eager to learn vocals, you have to practice in a room where you can move around and sing with a loud open voice. There are many affordable ways to soundproof your room, a lot of information is available online for the same. At the beginner level, learning guitar may take some time, so make sure you have the time to regularly practice guitar. Keyboard/Piano are relatively easy in the beginning, however as you advance through higher levels, you will have to give time for any instrument to master the skills that is required to play the instrument to its fullest capability.

4. Budget

Different instruments would cost you varying amounts. Although this shouldn’t be the deciding factor that prevents you from learning the instrument you want to, we will still discuss different instrument cost. The cheapest would be learning vocals as it doesn’t require any instruments in the beginning, as you begin to perform regularly, you might want to buy a microphone that would help you understand the dynamics of singing on a mic. Guitars can be very affordable, especially in the recent times with big brands producing low budget guitars with very decent quality, and it can serve you for a long time as well. Pianos are costly, however keyboards can be found in affordable prices but to get a good quality, long lasting instrument, you might have to cash in a little bit, but for composers, this is must have! The costliest of all the beginner instruments is the drums. Although you can easily purchase pre-owned affordable drum sets, if you are looking to invest, this is an instrument that will last for a long time. As we discussed, budget should not be a factor in deciding what instrument you want to learn, as the investment you are making will serve you for far more benefits than loss if you are really interested in learning and playing the instrument. One thing is for sure, if you have the desire to learn, you will not regret doing the investment on the instrument you would love to learn.

We hope these factors will help you take an informed decision about what instrument you decide to learn. Whether it is enjoying playing your favourite tunes, jamming with friends at a party, becoming a professional musician or sound engineer; one thing we can assure you is that you will never regret learning music. So, don't wait, choose the instrument your heart desires and begin your Musical Journey today!

BlueTimbre is a unique Music Company that provides Music Education and  Recording Studio services. BlueTimbre also works with schools to provide end-to-end Music Education solutions for schools. 

The BlueTimbre team comes with decades of cumulative experience in running Structured Businesses, Music Curriculum Development, Music Education and Performance.