by Madeline Baumgart | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog
In a busy, fast moving world filled with a variety of activities and opportunities, it’s understandable that music sometimes gets pushed aside. We often get preoccupied with other things in our lives, especially things our society and culture tend to value more than...
by Madeline Baumgart | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog
Music is known for how it can evoke deep emotions from its listeners; from sadness, to love, to loneliness, to happiness, and everything in between, music undoubtedly expresses human emotions in a very profound way. What is music therapy?Music therapy is the...
by Madeline Baumgart | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog
Have you ever struggled to focus while practicing your instrument? Most of us would probably answer yes. Whether it’s due to the noisy sounds outside, to thoughts of everything you need to get done, or to any other distractions we may experience, these hindrances can...
by Kathy Petersen | Jan 20, 2019 | Blog
By Kellen Baker, Instructor at Opus Music Academy A lot of beginning guitarists and people new to making music wonder: is it really necessary for me to learn how to read music? After all, neither Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, or Jimi Hendrix ever learned how. Many...
by Kathy Petersen | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog
You don’t have to travel to a music class or facility to take lessons. You can easily join other Twin Cities Area music students just like you who are enjoying music lessons in the comfort of their own home. Although in-home lessons isn’t the preferable option for...
by Kathy Petersen | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog
Join us for the First Annual Fundraising Concert hosted by Opus Music Academy and friends! Instructors of Opus Music Academy and their friends are gathering to give you a concert filled with a variety of music for all types. The event is free, but is a fundraiser for...
