A great basic step in learning to read piano music understands intervals. Intervals for those who don’t know are the name given for the distance between two notes. This article is a basic approach on how I like to teach steps and skips in piano music to my elementary aged students. Each student is different
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How to Make Chord Chart Reading for Kids Easy and Fun
It’s not all the time that younger piano students express the want or desire to read chord charts. When the do, the basics are all you’ll need to get them started. Don’t over think the simplest way to read chord charts.
Dynamic Marks Define the Character Of A Piano Piece
Is your piano music sounding a little blah? Think about your dynamic marks and what they can mean for your to your playing and music. They aren’t just ink on a page ya know!
Benefit Of Voice Lessons
When we are taught the proper way to sing, it is proven to prolong the life of your vocal chords. One of the reasons I believe this is so important for an alto is simply because of the natural low register of their voice.
A Soprano Voice, It’s Role In Chorus
This Article will examine the roll of a soprano in a choral group, or even how a soprano affects a small group or duo. Sopranos Carry the Melody Probably the most important job of the soprano section in a choral group is to carry the melody. When a person is listening to a song, the
Building Chord Skills Through Perseverance
Learning chord skills through perseverance is one of the most transformative journeys for beginner musicians. As a team of private lesson teachers, we’ve seen firsthand how sticking with chord progressions—even when they seem tricky—can unlock early success and musical confidence. Whether your student is working on guitar, piano, ukulele, or another chordal instrument, consistent effort
What Comes Next? Making Intermediate Guitar Lessons Personalized and Exciting
You’ve made it through the basics—chords, simple strumming, a few scales. Now what? That’s where intermediate guitar lessons personalized to your goals come in. This is the stage where students begin to carve out their own musical voice, whether they want to master fingerpicking, explore lead guitar, or write original songs. And as guitar teachers,
From “Ugh” to “Aha!”: Making Music Theory Fun for Beginners
Confession: I used to hate music theory. Like, really hate it. All those symbols and Italian words? No thanks. But years later—after becoming a private music teacher—I realized something amazing. When approached the right way, music theory is fun for beginners. Seriously. So if your student groans at the sight of a treble clef, here’s
A Fun Summer Piano Activity Your Kids Will Actually Love
Last summer, I was searching—desperately—for something to keep my two kids busy that wasn’t just hours of screen time or another camp that cost a fortune. That’s when a friend suggested we try private piano lessons at home. I’ll admit, I was skeptical at first. Would my kids actually enjoy it? Would it feel like
Voice Lessons Help To Escape Peer Pressure
Voice Lessons may be the identifier your student needs to escape peer pressure. In fact young people involved in music are 85% more likely to become leaders in there peer group. Young Students Facing Challenges There are a lot of challenges students face today and peer pressure seems even greater then ever before with the