Starting violin lessons is an exciting step—but if you’re new to the world of music, you might be wondering, What should I do before my first lesson? As private music teachers who specialize in working with beginners, we’re here to guide you through what to do before violin lessons so your child (or you!) feels
If your child loves their singing lessons and has started performing, it’s possible that they’ve realized they love the stage and being the center of attention that comes with performing.The rush of adrenaline that comes from singing in front of an audience or even singing in front of your singing teacher for the first time
When the shift to online learning began, most of us were skeptical—us teachers included. Could a young piano student really learn fingerings over Zoom? Would a clarinet embouchure adjust correctly through a screen? Could beginners stay focused without someone physically in the room? Now, after teaching thousands of sessions online, we can confidently say: virtual
Do you believe your little one has what it takes to become a piano prodigy? These amazingly talented players became super stars by their early teens, and many people are fascinated by their success stories. But what makes them prodigies? Some of the most famous piano prodigies come from families with no musical talent. They
I received a call from a mom about wanting her daughter to take music lessons. When I asked what instrument her child wanted to play, she said these words to me. “I’m worried my child isn’t smart, she’s having a hard time keeping up at school and thought music lessons could help” It wasn’t that
Learning finger patterns is something every new piano player should practice. These patterns serve as the foundation for playing scales, chords, and keys, so it’s important that players become very familiar with them. Using the right fingers to play piano is similar to using the right fingers to type on a computer keyboard – if
Playing in front of an audience, regardless of size, can make a young piano player very nervous. If your child has never performed in a piano recital, they’re likely to be a ball of nerves. While their piano instructor will have helped them prepare to play, there’s nothing that can quite prepare someone to step
Many music students ask why they have to perform in a piano recital. What’s the purpose of these events? They may wonder – if it’s just to let others hear the students play, why not let them do that whenever they want?There are actually several reasons why piano recitals are helpful for music students. If
Dear Parents, We know you’re busy. Between school drop-offs, snack prep, and everything else that fills your day, it can feel like just showing up for your child’s music lesson is enough. And to be fair—it is a great start. But over years of teaching young beginners, we’ve discovered something powerful: when parents understand and
Spring is a time when we typically do some kind of deep cleaning in our lives. As we’ve come to know the term it usually involves our home and living space. We get rid of the winter pile-ups and make a clean and productive space to move forward into spring. Time To Clean Up Your