What is the Slit Drum?
The slit drum, also known as the slit gong, is a hollow percussion instrument. You may have seen it in classes teaching world rhythms....
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Maisie Loh
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Tips for Mental Wellness from Our Instructors
World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and addressing mental health problems is more...
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Maisie Loh
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Positive Effects of Music on Mental Health
We often listen to music as a form of entertainment. But besides its entertainment value, music influences our lives a lot more than we...
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Maisie Loh
Oct 5, 20212 min read
What is the Balafon?
If you are interested in learning world percussion music, you might have heard of the balafon. Another name for the balafon is ‘bala’ or...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 30, 20212 min read
What is the Agogô Percussion Instrument?
If you are interested in world percussion instruments, you might have heard of the agogô. The agogô (AH-go-go) is an instrument used...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 28, 20212 min read
What Are the Differences Between the Kalimba and Marimba?
We are familiar with traditional musical instruments such as the drums, the guitar, and violins, etc. But when it comes to the percussion...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 23, 20212 min read
Why Are Drums the Most Important Instrument to Learn?
Drums may be cumbersome to learn since there can be a logistical nightmare. Also, imagine having neighbours complain about you when you...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Whatever happened to No Doubt?
No Doubt found success in 1995 with their second ska punk-inspired album The Beacon Street Collection. The album sold over 100,000 copies...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 16, 20212 min read
Why is Music Played at Sports Events?
Sports and music are two very different things but yet when we think about them, we cannot but link them together. If you have ever...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 14, 20213 min read
Getting to Know Ariela, Our Drum Instructor
We recently caught up with Ariela Koh, one of our passionate instructors who is teaching at Ritmo Music Studio. She shared with us her...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 9, 20212 min read
The Influence and Effect of Music on Teenagers
If you are older now, you may listen to songs you paid attention to as a teenager or a young adult. Those songs spoke to you in ways your...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 7, 20213 min read
How Listening to Music Affects Athletic Performances
Are you one of those who go for a swim or a run with your earphones blaring your favourite music? Preferably music with an upbeat tempo...
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Maisie Loh
Sep 2, 20212 min read
5 Most Inspiring Drummers You Should Know
The best reason to play the drums is that you really want to and also the sounds you can make with them. Some drummers make legendary...
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Maisie Loh
Aug 31, 20213 min read
Is the Bassist Important in a Band?
The bass guitar is harder to hear when a band is playing compared to the lead guitar. Bass is naturally harder for the ear to distinguish...
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Maisie Loh
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Electric or Acoustic Drum Kits for Beginners?
As a beginner, you may be wondering if you should learn the acoustic or the electric drums? You may want to buy a drum set to practice at...
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Maisie Loh
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Am I Too Old to Learn the Guitar?
If you are over 60 and find yourself asking, “Am I too old to learn the guitar?” The answer is no. Anyone at any age can learn to play...
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Maisie Loh
Aug 12, 20213 min read
5 Iconic Band Breakups While Successful
In music history, there are tons of great bands in the making that was on the edge of breaking up until sudden success hit them. Even the...
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Maisie Loh
Aug 10, 20213 min read
How to Write Lyrics to Love Songs
Love songs dominate the music charts and are the mainstay of most lyrics of a good song. For example, Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ stayed at...
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Maisie Loh
Aug 5, 20213 min read
The Different Tonewoods in Ukulele
If you are new to ukulele and looking to choose the right one for your lessons. You may be confused with the different tonewoods in the...
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Maisie Loh
Aug 3, 20213 min read
7 Lasting Musician Couples Relationships
Although the media industry is filled with divorces, there are also long-lasting relationships that can be found both in Hollywood and...
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