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How to Keep Your Singing Voice Healthy: A Guide for Music Students
By Matthew Pinck |
Singing offers many benefits for students, including boosting confidence, improving mental health, and encouraging creativity. However, like any other instrument, ...
Read More Think Local First Radio Show Santa Cruz Spotlights Be Natural Music’s Matthew Pinck
By Matthew Pinck |
Listen to the full interview: https://46308071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/46308071/Be%20Natural%20Music/Think%20Local%20First%20Radio%20Interview.mp3 Be Natural Music: Cultivating the Next Generation of Musicians The Think Local First Radio ...
Read More Rocking the Spotlight: Be Natural Music Shines in GoodTimes Magazine!
By Matthew Pinck |
Ever wandered through the vibrant lanes of Cupertino and heard the soulful strums or the electric energy of a guitar ...
Read More The Multi-Instrumentalist’s Mindset: Should You Play More than One Instrument
By Matthew Pinck |
The term multi-instrumentalist refers to a musician who is skilled in playing multiple musical instruments. Whether it's a bassist who ...
Read More Be Natural Music Featured in Good Times Weekly
By Matthew Pinck |
We, at Be Natural Music, want to take some time today to appreciate our amazing friends at Good Times Weekly ...
Read More Sheet Music 101: Your First Steps into Music Reading
By Matthew Pinck |
Learning how to read sheet music is one of the most valuable skills any musician can have. Sheet music is ...
Read More Piano Pedals: What Do They Do and How to Use Them
By Matthew Pinck |
Learning how to play the piano offers many benefits. From improving cognitive skills to providing a creative outlet, the piano ...
Read More How to Find Your Vocal Range
By Matthew Pinck |
Have you ever been captivated by the soaring melodies of your favorite singer and wondered how they hit those high ...
Read More What is the Best Age to Start Guitar Lessons?
By Matthew Pinck |
Learning to play the guitar is an exciting and rewarding experience for a child. Not only does it provide an ...
Read More Kids Rock Out: Be Natural Teen Bands: KSQD Podcast
By Matthew Pinck |
We hear from members of the Rhythm Avenue teen band and their mentor, (Yoga) Matt Pinck. Be Natural is a ...
Read More How to Read Drum Notation for Beginners
By Matthew Pinck |
Think drummers don’t need to read sheet music? Think again! Sure, some drummers can get by without knowing how to ...
Read More 7 Guitar Chords Every Beginner Must Know
By Matthew Pinck |
Playing the guitar isn’t just a fun hobby. Studies have shown that playing the guitar can also help improve cognitive ...
Read More The Anatomy of a Guitar: Everything You Need to Know
By Matthew Pinck |
When you go to purchase your first guitar, you should be equipped with knowledge of the anatomy of your new ...
Read More A Guide to Buying Your First Piano for Beginners
By Matthew Pinck |
Did you know that roughly 28% of American households own a piano or keyboard? It's no wonder, given the joy ...
Read More What is the Difference Between Piano and Keyboard? Everything You Need to Know
By Matthew Pinck |
Learning to play a musical instrument – like a piano or keyboard – is great at any age. Studies have ...
Read More How to Read Guitar Tabs for Beginners
By Matthew Pinck |
Learning how to play the guitar not only opens up a whole new world of musical possibilities - but it ...
Read More Be Natural Music Concert Series Fall Fundraising Season in Santa Cruz
By Matthew Pinck |
From concerts to new band class openings, here’s what’s coming up for our Santa Cruz location. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ...
Read More How to Tune a Guitar for Beginners
By Matthew Pinck |
Learning how to play the guitar can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only will you be able to ...
Read More Be Natural Music Open House in Cupertino
By Matthew Pinck |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Cupertino, September 10, 2022 - Be Natural Music will host an open house to show the ...
Read More A Guide to Buying Your First Guitar for Beginners
By Matthew Pinck |
Shopping for your first guitar is the most crucial step you can take toward pursuing a lifelong passion for the ...
Read More What Is the Best Age to Begin Piano Lessons?
By Matthew Pinck |
Playing the piano is a skill that your child can enjoy for a lifetime – but when is the best ...
Read More 20 Tips for Performing on Stage for the First Time
By Matthew Pinck |
Giving a great performance is about more than just having a good voice or playing an instrument well. It's also ...
Read More Be Natural Music Concert Series Spring Fundraising Season in Santa Cruz
By Matthew Pinck |
From concerts to new band class openings, here’s what’s coming up for our Santa Cruz location. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ...
Read More Be Natural Music Concert Series Spring Fundraising Season in Cupertino
By Matthew Pinck |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Cupertino, April 2022 - Since February of this year, Be Natural Music has officially become a ...
Read More Grand Opening of Be Natural Music Cupertino Location
By Matthew Pinck |
Live music, facility tour, and class information will be offered at a fun first-time event. When: Saturday, February 12, ...
Read More The 12 Best Vocal Exercises for Singers
By Matthew Pinck |
Singing is a skill that can be learned and developed through regular practice - no matter your natural ability. However, ...
Read More The Beginner’s Guide to Piano Chords
By Matthew Pinck |
There are many reasons to learn to play the piano. Not only is it fun, but many studies throughout the ...
Read More Scholarship Donation in Memory of Cassandra Mccann
By Matthew Pinck |
In Memory of Cassandra McCann. Bless up & Thank you for The Music. “Blackbird fly…” $500 was donated towards Camp ...
Read More A Letter to BNM’s Families
By Matthew Pinck |
Dear Past & Present Be Natural Music Families, At the end of a ridiculous year where every routine in my ...
Read More Regarding Spring Concerts
By Matthew Pinck |
Dear families of Be Natural Music, I wanted to reach out personally to give everyone an update on concerts and ...
Read More An Update for Our Community
By Matthew Pinck |
On June 1st we reopened our doors…and we have to say, we are so grateful to be open. In the ...
Read More Santa Cruz’s Very Own Rockstars in Waiting
By Matthew Pinck |
After 100 productions over the last 10 years, putting on large rock concerts has become a bi-annual tradition for the ...
Read More Tuning into the Digital Symphony of Be Natural Music
By Matthew Pinck |
Santa Cruz is no stranger to incredible talents and moments that make our hearts skip a beat. In the midst ...
Read More What Are Some Good Tips for Learning the Guitar?
By Matthew Pinck |
If you are a keen music fan and love to follow a few bands, then you might have already wondered ...
Read More 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Music Lessons
By Matthew Pinck |
You invest a lot of time and money in music lessons. Because of this, you want to get as much ...
Read More What Can I Expect in My Private Music Lessons?
By Matthew Pinck |
Learning a musical instrument is an incredibly useful, enjoyable, and fulfilling hobby, but if you’ve never had private music lessons ...
Read More What Qualities Do You Look For in a Private Music Teacher?
By Matthew Pinck |
Hiring a private music teacher either for yourself or for your children can be a tricky task. Unlike learning music ...
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