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  As any musician would know, not all songs or instruments are made equal. Some are easier than others to learn. When starting with any instrument, it can be tempting to learn your favourite hits straight away. Doing this can cause you to become disheartened quickly if your favourite song happens to be something extremely difficult like one of Beethoven’s Symphonies. It’s best to ease yourself with songs with fewer chords or notes and then work your way up. This way you will build up your skills and confidence along the way.  To help get your musical journey started, we...

When choosing an instrument for your child to learn at school, it’s important to consider a range of factors including your child’s personality and interests, and their patience levels.  Your child’s school will likely have a list of instruments that their music teacher is experienced in and knows how to teach. This list will generally be extensive and have plenty of options for your child to choose from. If your child has shown an interest in learning an instrument they will likely have a preference, so it’s important to include them in the decision process. Any of us can suffer...

When starting out a new hobby it’s all exciting, uncharted territory. It can also be a little nerve wracking as there’s so much to take in and learn.  Learning to play the drums is no different. There are so many parts to learn the names of and get the hang of. But once you get the hang of it you’ll have so much fun. To help speed up the process and alleviate some of your nerves we’ve compiled a beginner’s guide to drum kits.   Anatomy of a Drum Kit The first thing you need to learn when starting to...

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of walking into a music shop and seeing the walls lined with different instruments, all sparkling and ready to play.  If you’ve ever visited the Infinite Music shop, you’d know straight away that there is something truly special about this 3 story megastore.  We pride ourselves on serving our community, and working closely with musicians and schools, to help bring the best customer service and instruments.  So, if you’re looking for the best Sunshine Coast music shop, then look no further than Infinite Music!  The Store The great part of any music shop is,...

If you’ve just started your journey into drumming, you might not have realised how important your cymbals are.  At first glance, picking out your first set of cymbals may seem like a simple choice, right?  Your cymbals are actually really important in defining your overall sound, and after purchasing your cymbals, there’s little you can do to manipulate their sound.   There is a common drummer phrase; ‘you can tune a drum but you can’t tune a cymbal’.  Meaning, you can tune a cheap drum kit to sound great, or at least good, but you can’t tune your cymbals, which is...

If you’re looking to record, perform, or just explore your music more thoroughly, then you’re probably in search of an amplifier.  Amps are a staple for guitars, bass and keyboards. Picking the right amp that is properly optimised for your instrument is important. You don’t want to end up with an amp that doesn’t work well with your bass, or an amp that doesn’t suit your style or genre of music.  There are many different things to consider, so this blog will help guide you through the process of choosing an amp, and explore the different options available.  What Are...

As a new year rolls in, many of us make those pesky little new year's resolutions. Whether it’s to eat healthier, exercise more or save money, often by the end of January our goals are long forgotten.  If your New Year’s resolution is to learn an instrument, get started on the right foot with lessons at the Infinite Music School in Nambour, Sunshine Coast.  Our school caters to students of all ages and skill levels, with music teachers for nearly every instrument.  To get you ready, here are some tips to make sure you reach your new years music goals! ...