July 21, 2023
Practicing a musical instrument is essential for skill development and mastery. However, traditional practice routines can sometimes become monotonous, leading to a lack of motivation and enthusiasm. To combat this, musicians often seek innovative and exciting ways to make their practice sessions more enjoyable and productive. Here are some fresh and creative approaches to practice […]
June 19, 2020
School’s out for the summer and with it your child’s regular school music classes have come to an end for the term. Time to let them kick back, right? Well while the summer months are a great time for your kids to catch up on some much needed rest and relaxation, if your young musician […]
May 28, 2020
Summer is here! While homemade lemonade, trips to the beach, and sleeping in are perks of the season, the interrupted schedules and lapsed routines are not. If you’re a parent who is concerned about keeping your child’s music lesson practice schedule maintained throughout the warm, summer months… you’ve come to the right place! Many student […]
May 1, 2020
If you live in an apartment, have a newborn or care for elderly parent, managing practice noise is a priority. You want your child to excel at their musical studies. And consistent practice is a major part. So, what’s a parent to do? If you feel like you’re forced to choose between being a good […]
October 16, 2019
Setting music goals is one of the best ways to quickly become a skilled musician. Learn how setting goals can help musicians of all ages and experience levels.
Music practice frustrations are common and can happen to musicians of all ages and levels. Here are some ways to overcome frustration when learning an instrument.
April 24, 2018
How many of your students will practice this summer? How many will even get their instrument out of the case? It’s easy for kids to have an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality about anything school-related during the summer. As long as the horn stays in the case and the student stays out of […]
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 […]
February 15, 2016
Wouldn’t it be great if you could pick up a stringed instrument for the first time and immediately play like an experienced pro? One can only dream – of course, the greatest musicians of all time weren’t born virtuosos: it took years of hard work and dedication to their stringed instrument of choice before they […]
