Now there's no more excuse for the busy and budget-conscious beginning musician to not learn new music pieces. Here are links to various music sheets for different occasions and instruments. Most are free, others are available for a fee.

Music Education in the News: Sel Kardan is the new president of Colburn School; a performing arts school in Los Angeles.

This Day in Music History: 1957: Bobby Helms recorded the song "My Special Angel."

It seems a lot of people are obsessed with anything relating to the word "fast." Fast food, fast cash...why, even learning an instrument has become faster. Although personally I don't have anything against short cuts, I still believe that if you want to achieve something, you have to work hard for it. The short cuts are there just in case you need it but it shouldn't always be your first option. In learning a musical instrument, I have come up with "The Three P's" for you to remember if you want to master your instrument faster.

This Day in Music History: 1950: The song "Mona Lisa" by Nat King Cole was #1.

Aside from the teacher, the parent or guardian play an important role in shaping a child's future in music. Here are some tips to make practice time less of a chore and more of a fun activity.

Music Education in the News: Bravo is offering free music education programs in Vail Valley (Colorado) from July to August.

This Day in Music History: 1911 - Gian Carlo Menotti, a composer, librettist and stage director, was born in Cadegliano, Italy.

Any successful musician will tell you that in order to excel in your instrument you should continually practice. Here are some tips to keep in mind before, during and after every practice session.

Music Education in the News: MENC announced the recipients of the annual Caitlin Merie Hurrey Memorial Scholarship awards.

This Day in Music History: 1865 - Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, a composer, music educator and music theorist, was born in Vienna, Austria.