Peter Abbonizio

Many of us have heard that it is important for children to start learning an instrument from a young age because that is when our brains are most primed for learning. Many famous musicians say they started playing an instrument or singing when they were a child.

There has never been a better time to be an up-and-coming musician. Social media platforms are allowing people who wouldn’t have otherwise been discovered to gather mass followings online. Social media can also take a lot of energy to keep on top of, so you’ll want to know which platforms to use in order to get the most out of them.
As a Digital Music Consultant, Peter Abbonizio is an expert at guiding independent artists through the process of self-publishing on digital music platforms. Toda...

If you are just starting to learn a new instrument, it can be hard to know how often or how much you should be practicing. Some musicians say they practice for several hours per day, but it can also seem like some people don’t need to practice at all! As a beginner, how much time should you dedicate to your practice each day?
As a freelance musician and music teacher, Peter Abbonizio is a lifelong instrumentalist with a passion for playing the guitar and piano. When it comes to practicing an ...

If you are an up-and-coming musician who is trying to promote yourself online, people who listen to your music will want to know who you are. Think about the music you like to listen to – don’t you want to know something about the person behind the art? The same goes for you, and that’s where your musician bio comes in.
Your bio is so important because it helps people connect with your music and it’s something that you can put on your website and whatever streaming platform you will be using....

So, you’re starting to learn how to play the guitar. Everything is going smoothly at first, but then you find that your fingers are incredible sore after playing. This is super common for beginners because they haven’t built the necessary callouses on their fingers yet. Not to worry, there are a few tips you can try to strengthen your fingers.
Peter Abbonizio is a freelance musician who has always had a passion for playing the piano and guitar. Today he shares his tips for strengthening your ...

Being an independent musician has never been easier than it is today. With the rise of social media and at-home music production technology, artists no longer need to go through a record label to get their music to a wide audience. However, if you are currently going it alone, that means everything is on you, including marketing.
Freelance musician Peter Abbonizio works as a digital music consultant, helping independent artists self-publish and promote their work online. Today he shares 4 tip...

When people want to learn a new instrument, they tend to get really excited about it at the beginning, but that excitement wavers over time. This is especially true if you are trying to teach yourself how to play an instrument. It is possible to teach yourself by using books and online tutorials these days, but there are definitely some struggles.
Freelance musician and music teacher Peter Abbonizio has always had a passion for playing the guitar and piano. He shares the struggles of trying t...

If you are going to a concert for the first time, you should expect a reasonable amount of safety. There are security guards there to keep you safe – however, you are still in a large crowd, so it is also important to take some precautions.
As a freelance musician, Peter Abbonizio is a huge fan of the music festival and concert scene. Here are his top tips for staying safe at a concert:
As with any crowded venue, you should always be aware of your surroundings. Security guards are usually at ...

We all know how beneficial it is to learn music — whether that is as a child or as an adult. But did you know that playing music for your unborn baby is beneficial for them as well? Yes, that is right, babies can hear voices and music from inside of the womb, and there are a lot of great reasons to play music for them.
Peter Abbonizio is a freelance musician with a lifelong passion for playing the pianoand guitar. He shares some facts and tips about playing music for your baby in the womb.
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Just because summer is nearly over, does not mean that the music festival fun has to stop! There are so many fun reasons to check out a music festival during the fall:
The weather is cooler, so it can be more comfortable than in the summer
Crowds are not as large as in the summer
Festivals can be cheaper during this time
You can embrace the autumnal fashion
If you’re into Halloween, music festivals are a great place to celebrate and wear your costumes!
Musician Peter Abbonizio is a big fan of...

If you have been thinking about learning a musical instrument, there are so many options out there, it can be difficult to decide. To make it a little bit easier, there are five main categories of instruments that you can choose from.
Peter Abbonizio is a freelance musician. A lifelong instrumentalist, Abbonizio’s love of music largely centers around his passion for playing guitar and piano. Today he shares the 5 main types of musical instruments to help you decide which one to play.
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We’re already halfway through summer, but do not despair. There are still tons of music festivals yet to happen this summer and even into the fall that you can not miss. If you have never been to one before, what is stopping you? Festivals are a great way to see several of your favorite artists close together and hear some new ones as well. So grab your friends and make some memories.
For musician Peter Abbonizio, the perfect summer is one filled with festival fun. Today he shares the top 3 m...

One of the best things about summer is all of the amazing music festivals taking place all over the world. Now that music festivals are finally back in full swing again, this summer is the perfect time to jam out to your favorite artists (and discover some new ones).
Peter Abbonizio is a music producer and instrumentalist who loves the music festival scene and culture. Today he shares his list of what not to do at a music festival.
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If you are thinking of signing up for music lessons for either yourself or your child, it is a great investment. Learning how to play an instrument provides so much value to one’s life. Not only will you learn about music, but there are a lot of other unexpected benefits that learning an instrument provides.
Peter Abbonizio is a freelance musician. A lifelong instrumentalist, Abbonizio’s love of music largely centres around his passion for playing guitar and piano. Today he shares the top 5 u...