February 16, 2017
Teaching is an art form that positively touches the lives of our students. I’ve seen many changes and improvements of this art in my 50+ years of public school and studio teaching. One big change is technology. Digital media is changing the way students learn. Music educators today have access to a wide variety of […]
November 20, 2016
The process of purchasing a bassoon for your child can be difficult. Not only is a bassoon an investment in your child’s future, but it can be an expensive one. Throughout the shopping process, several questions need to be asked and answered before you can make the best choice. Do I really need to buy a […]
May 17, 2016
Summer is right around the corner and, as a parent or guardian, you’re probably looking for ways to keep your children occupied. Whether your teen is thinking about majoring in music in college or your middle schooler is just getting acquainted with their band or orchestra instrument, there are a variety of summer music camps […]
December 12, 2015
If you’ve been browsing the web for an oboe or bassoon for your child, chances are you’ve seen the term “double reed” used to describe them. Unless you play a wind instrument yourself or are very familiar with the instruments, this term is likely foreign to you. Unique within the family of wind instruments, double […]
September 4, 2015
One of the most exciting times in a child’s school life is when they choose which instrument they want to play. After the type of instrument, brand, and model is chosen, the next most important set of items to purchase are accessories. If parents only choose to purchase or rent an instrument without accessories, the […]
May 13, 2015
So You Want to Start a Classroom Guitar Program Are you considering bringing more musical education to your school? Are you looking for the most practical, cost-effective, fun and inclusive way to teach your students to play music? If so, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits for students, teachers […]
