We all make promises to ourselves for the New Year. “I’m going to be less stressed”, or “I’m going back to school”, “I’m going to be healthier”, “I’m going to better myself”. How about “I’m going to learn something new”? Learning something new increases brain power, makes us feel better about ourselves, and reduces stress.
As music teachers who specialize in private lessons for beginners, we’re often asked what to give a student—or music lover—that’s both personal and meaningful. Whether you’re shopping for a child, teen, or adult, these perfect music gifts anyone can enjoy strike just the right chord. 1. A Beginner Instrument Whether it’s a starter acoustic guitar,
Why You Should Learn The Bass Guitar When looking for an instrument to play, the first thing that seems to come to mind is the piano for most people. And while the piano can be a great instrument to start on, there are some other “foundational” instruments that are just as cool and can be
We’re a group of active music teachers who specialize in private lessons for beginner students, and one question we hear all the time is: “How do I start note reading on the grand staff?” Learning note reading grand staff unlocks music literacy for piano, voice, violin, guitar, and more. Let us walk you through a
3 Ways To Help With Posture While Learning Piano Okay, so I know, this is a less than exciting subject when it comes to piano, especially because we all are pretty certain that we know how to sit. It’s one of the many things we learn when developing. However, the fact remains that correct posture
Getting Ready for the Holiday Season—with Holiday Piano Music! This article is for teachers getting their students ready for an exciting time of year—a time for holiday music for students to share with friends and family! We will go over the basics of finding great sheet music for all levels and a practice plan that
“I would like to give my son two singing lessons for his birthday.” This was the conversation I had a few days ago with a very nice woman. Unfortunately, I had to let her know that that was just not who we are. I had another parent recently ask me if we could correct the
Amazing Music Teachers When a teacher applies to become a member of our teaching staff, we always are looking for one thing, Are the willing to do their best. All teachers are not created equal, we all come from different backgrounds and have difference goals for our students but there is a universal truth to
As a group of music teachers who work primarily with beginner voice students, we often get asked how to teach diaphragm singing effectively. Diaphragm control is one of the most important skills a new singer can develop—it’s the foundation for vocal strength, stamina, and control. What Is Diaphragm Singing? Diaphragm singing means supporting your sound
Let’s be honest—getting a child to practice guitar consistently isn’t always easy. But it’s absolutely possible, especially when music becomes a natural, expected, and even fun part of their day. As private teachers who specialize in beginner guitar students, we’ve helped hundreds of families encourage guitar practice at home without nagging, bribing, or tears. With
