Fun And Excitement In Choosing A Band or Orchestra InstrumentJust like buying school supplies is a blast, so is choosing the band or orchestra instrument a student will play. Band instruments will include Trumpet, Tuba, Trombone, French Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Bassoon, Oboe and Percussion. Orchestra instruments will include Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass. With
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6 Tips to Help Students Rock an Audition Successfully
Auditions can be nerve-wracking—but with focused preparation, Miami-based students can walk in feeling confident and walk out proud. Here are six effective strategies for rocking an audition successfully, especially for beginners or students auditioning for the first time. 1. Clarify Expectations Ahead of Time Start by learning exactly what the audition requires. Will there be
What Makes a Great Music Teacher for Kids
Choosing music lessons for your child quickly feels personal. Families may begin with the schedule, the instrument, or the lesson format. Soon after, attention turns to the teacher and the kind of experience a child will have each week. Music lessons become part of a child’s routine, their confidence, and the home atmosphere. Parents want
Play Games During In Home Music Lessons
Let’s face it – kids LOVE games! A great way to keep their attention and focus during a lesson is turning simple tasks into games. For example, I always have my students warm up their hands by playing some very basic exercises from a method book. This is a great way to warm up their
Musical Travels Took Me To Italy – Franz Liszt the Famous Pianist!
Franz Liszt In Venice One of my favorite composers to study and perform is Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Liszt was one of the best composers and performers of the Romantic Era. His emotional compositions touched the hearts of many while his showy performances amazed audiences around Europe. Piano Cycles Liszt was quite a traveler throughout Europe
What makes music lessons great in Denver?
What makes music lessons great in Denver? Denver is such an ecclectic kind of city. We have magnificent mountains, amazing water, lakes streams and such a diverse beauty it boggles the mind. How do music lessons fit in to that? Good question and here’s my thoughts! The beauty of Denver, and Colorado for that matter,
Free Video Music Lessons vs. Traditional Private Lessons
With the wealth of resources now available online for music instruction, it seems tangible to acquire free video lessons and become proficient at an instrument. Along with free video lessons, do-it-yourself curriculum’s and other methods of avoiding traditional private instruction are increasingly popular, as students are drawn to the ease and low cost of self
Why Adults Learn Piano Too—and Why It’s Worth It
Many believe piano lessons are only for children—but the truth is, adults learn piano too, and often progress leads to deep enjoyment, cognitive benefit, and creative expression at any age. Real-life adult beginners consistently surprise themselves with what they can accomplish. Key Reasons Adults Should Start Piano Lessons Mental stimulation: Learning new music exercises neural
Major and Minor…Tonality… What’s The Difference… Scales and Chords
Early on in our music education we learn two very important musical terms: major and minor. I am often asked what is the difference. It is a tough question because there are many answers. Many people associate descriptive words with major and minor. Most commonly, major is happy and minor is sad. This is basically true but doesn’t adequately describe
Learning To Read Lead Sheets on Piano – Chord Charts – How To and Why!
Using lead sheets or chord charts to play your favorite song is not just accessible to guitar players, but to pianists also. Especially when students reach an intermediate level of piano study, reading lead sheets is a great theory exercise to incorporate into guitar lessons and can be made into a progressive improvisation study. What