On November 7th, 2025, I lost a decade of my work and personal history in what should have been a routine restart. I've been an Apple user since I was 12 years old. I've owned and operated my music school, ABC Academy of Music (music-lessons.ca), for 22 years. I've built my entire business and personal computing life on Apple's ecosystem—Macs, [...]
Hello Everyone! This is a reminder about the upcoming Family Day Weekend. Please note that there are NO Music Together classes Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. Please note that there ARE lessons on Saturday and Sunday, but NO lessons on Monday.
“I’m too old” ”I don’t have enough time” ”It’s too difficult” ”I can’t afford it” “I don’t have any musical talent” These are probably the five most common reasons we hear from people who tell us they’re unable to learn a new instrument as an adult. However, anyone, regardless of age or skill level can learn to play an instrument [...]
There’s a lot of research being done on the use of music for therapeutic purposes. Scientists have found that making music in a group environment can help people of all ages improve their social skills. Group music-making has been shown to increase the release of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin –chemicals that are often associated with happiness and feelings of well-being. [...]