What happens when you ask a music student to teach? I know because I ask the question a lot during my private music lessons. What happens, is the student takes a breath and then has to really make sure they “know” what your asking them to teach. Eureka, a great practice for helping students understand
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Priavte Music Lessons Influence Others at Home in Denver
While teaching a weekly piano lessons in my student’s home, it is amazing how many times another sibling hears what happens, and is inspired to do something about it! Music is contagious. Just think of all the commercial jingles someone could finish if you started them. The same concept happens with music taught in the
Should I use a Guitar Tuner to Tune My Guitar? for Private Lessons?
A guitar tuner is a device that helps a guitarist tune their guitar. They come in many shapes and styles and which one you use or choose to use should be something you talk with you Guitar teacher about. The answer on “should you use one” is YES! Although it’s not necessary to have a
Scheduling an In-Home Private Music Lesson – 3 steps twoard learning music
Since in home lessons are “our business” I though it helpful to go over a few steps to get you closer to your goal of leaning music, or helping your child learn to play an instrument. The best part about lessons in your home is the convenience but if your smart you’ll want that to
Pencil stuck in my baby grand piano. You don’t have to call your piano teacher!
When it happens and you freeze with fear as you hear the call; “mom, the piano is broken”. You come over to see that a number of the keys on your piano are not working properly as your child is practicing for her piano lesson. You look, and as the notes are played on the
Tune Your Piano – What To Do When Your Piano Tuner Comes Over.
Keeping your piano tuned is a part of regular maintenance for your piano. Pianos should be tuned twice a year to keep it sounding its best and working properly for the student who is using the piano. When you schedule your piano tuning please keep in mind that the piano technician will need the area
How to put together a basson, in-home private lesson student explains.
Here is a nice video on how to put together bassoon from one of our 7th grade students. She plays in her band in addition to taking private lessons. I love to sound of the bassoon and Sidney does a great job on putting one together. Want to learn how to play? Start In-Home
Leave it on a good note – dancing to make a music lesson feel good!
Probably the most important motivator of all is teacher interactions with the student. No matter what happened in the private guitar lesson, whether it was flawless, or if the student was really frustrated with themselves and got upset, we must ALWAYS leave it on a good note. Even in the most challenging lessons, leaving music
How To Find An In Home Music Lesson Teacher – 3 Steps To Starting Music Lessons
So you know you are looking for in-home music lessons and need to find a teacher. Where should you turn and how do you know who to choose? I believe deciding is pretty tough. After all most of us aren’t musicians and even if we are do we know what makes a great teacher? The
Favorite Piano Methods for Teenagers in D.C. & Baltimore
Teenagers are a fun group to teach, and the musical possibilities are endless! They are at a point in life when individual tastes in music form, and they definitely keep me on my toes with knowing the new, cool bands and artists. Every student age, from young beginners to the 7-12 group, has its own