The Science Behind Music: How Music Education Impacts Brain Development
Explore the powerful connection between music education and brain development. See how McMusic Lessons uses theory and instruction to boost childhood cognition.
Checking The Heat: Exploring the Art of Continuous Improvisation
Discover how music theory, cognitive development, and spatial orientation drive live, continuous improvisation. Watch the latest studio session “Checking The Heat” from Hooked on Jams, and see how our teaching methods translate from the classroom to the groove.
“Wiccan Jam / Anxiety” Live Mashup by Hooked
Get inside Hooked’s heavy new improvisational rock mashup “Wiccan Jam / Anxiety.” See how raw progressive rock improvisation meets high-level music theory.
Guitar Etude no. 02: Performance, Theory, and Technique by Kevin McClain
Watch the original performance of Guitar Etude no. 02 by Kevin McClain. Learn private guitar, theory, and improvisation online or in Palos Hills, IL.
Live Music in Lumberton, NC: Ellie Adair at Happenings on Elm Tonight!
Catch some of the best live music in Lumberton, NC tonight! Join us at Happenings on Elm from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to support talented local artist Ellie Adair. Enjoy an evening of great tunes, delicious food, and local art.
Hooked: Eminem “Without Me” Jam & Music Lessons in Palos Hills
Experience “Hooked,” an improvisational project from McMusic Lessons. Watch as we take the iconic motif from Eminem’s “Without Me” and transform it into a fresh, live jam. Learn how we use music theory and professional gear to bridge the gap between learning and performing.
Unlocking Potential Through Music: A Journey for All Ages
Discover how learning an instrument does more than just create music—it builds a better brain. At McMusic Lessons & Performances, we offer personalized guitar, piano, bass, and ukulele instruction for all ages, focusing on the powerful link between musical training and cognitive development. Watch a featured performance from our improvisational project, Hooked, and see how a “fingers-on” approach can help you or your child reach new creative and intellectual heights. Start your musical journey in Palos Hills today!
Master the Groove: “I Was Made to Love Her” Bass Lesson
If you’re a bass player, there is one name that stands above the rest when it comes to the Motown sound: James Jamerson. His work on Stevie Wonder’s 1967 classic, “I Was Made to Love Her,” is widely considered one of the greatest bass performances in music history.
Student Spotlight: “Science Fiction” by Ellie Adair
I am incredibly proud to share a recent project from one of my students, Ellie Adair! Her new song and video, “Science Fiction,” is a fantastic display of her creativity and musical talent.
Master the Melancholy: How to Play Alice in Chains’ “Nutshell”
Alice in Chains’ “Nutshell” is one of the most hauntingly beautiful and emotionally resonant songs in rock history. Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first “moody” track or an experienced player wanting to nail that iconic atmosphere, this guide and tutorial video McMusic Lessons & Performances will walk you through the essentials.