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It wasn’t until I was 19 that I experienced flow on my drums for the first time. I would spend entire days practicing my strokes and rolls (both drumming techniques). Highly focused, I would repeat these techniques for hours on end, as the world around me seemed to disappear. I can still remember the joy […]
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All our thoughts and actions are guided by emotions. Love, hate, sadness, trust, disappointment, boredom and curiosity are just a fraction of the emotions and moods that we encounter in life. How we respond to them determines our well-being and life in general. The fact that music and creative activities help to improve our mood […]
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Do you ever find that you’re not progressing on your instrument as fast as you were hoping to? You’re still not part of a band although “playing in front of a large audience” is at the top of your bucket list? We might have a solution for you. First of all, please know that it […]
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Sometimes less is more. If you want to learn a new song as fast as possible, you might want to slow things down. I know, that sounds counterintuitive, but it’s exactly what modern neuroscience discovered: take it step by step. The natural tendency of most musicians to learn a new song is to play the […]
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When it comes to learning, teachers are the single most powerful driver of student performance. The importance of great teachers can’t be underestimated – we all can name a teacher who stands out in our memory because they were particularly engaging, encouraging or inspiring. At Modern Music School, we accept this challenge. We’re committed to […]
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Of course, historically, the drum is the mother of all instruments, not the piano. But as far as learning melody and harmony is concerned, the piano offers many benefits. There’s a reason why it’s the most played musical instrument in the world! And also the instrument from which much of the music is written and […]
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First things first: bass players are great musicians! Unfortunately, there are too few of them. That’s why today’s article isn’t about the people who discovered bass as their great passion. Today, I want to address all musicians who play and learn the other band instruments: Bass is the perfect second instrument for every musician! Anyone […]
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“Less time with my smartphone” was one of the top resolutions for the new year among young people – at least in Germany. According to a Forsa Institute survey (commissioned by Germany’s big health insurance company, DAK-Gesundheit,) about one in two 14- to 29-year-olds said they want to spend less time with their smartphones, computers […]
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There are so many great reasons to take drum lessons, for both, children and adults. Like with other instruments, it’s about more than learning music – it’s about life skills and well being. Drumming boosts our brain power, team building and leadership skills. It’s a stress reliever and an energizer. It makes us happy, boosts […]
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Did you know that our voice is also considered a musical instrument? It is a very delicate instrument which, unlike a guitar, for example, you can’t replace when it breaks. Your vocal folds are irreplaceable – which is why we want to show you how to take care of them in this article. With proper […]
My goal is to bring happiness to you and your child's life.
In times where anxiety and stress levels among children and youth are at an all-time high, I make it my mission to create a space for children to grow up as happy, emotionally-resilient and creative individuals.
With real connections, friendship and play being replaced by television, tablets and iPhones, I provide children with opportunities to connect with peers, to form real friendships and to grow up as socially competent, responsible human beings.
Hans-Peter Becker, once a professional drummer, now educator, author and entrepreneur, made it his mission to connect the world with music – and he’s succeeding. He is the founder of the Modern Music School, which is one of the largest music schools in the world. In its more than 80 international branches, Modern Music School has taught more than 100,000 musicians in Germany, US and Greece since 1987.
