As a group of active music teachers specializing in in-home piano lessons for beginners, we’ve seen countless students get stuck trying to teach themselves. Here’s why hiring a piano teacher beats self-learning — and helps beginners flourish faster, more confidently, and with fewer frustrations. 1. Expert Feedback Prevents Bad Habits A self-guided learner might not
If you’re starting your musical journey, one of the most important steps is choosing the right teacher. Whether you’re a parent looking for lessons for your child or an adult beginner ready to learn something new, knowing how to find a guitar teacher can make all the difference in your success and enjoyment. As a
While a good piano teacher will merely teach your child how to play, a great piano teacher will help your child truly master the instrument. This is because great teachers have patience in abundance, and the dedication to help your child really excel with a piano. Young learners especially need teachers who are friendly and
Are you on the hunt for a new music teacher position? Some interview questions will focus on your instrumental competencies, whereas others will try to ascertain your willingness to adapt to the hiring company. Most job specifications don’t require the applicant to be tech-savvy, but in this era of technology, it is recommended for all
As private music teachers who work closely with beginner students, we’ve seen how small adjustments can make a big difference in a student’s musical journey. One key insight? The biggest mistake in music lessons often isn’t about wrong notes or missed practice sessions—it’s about forgetting who should be steering the ship. When teachers or parents
As a group of active private music teachers, we’ve seen it time and time again—students thrive when they get personalized instruction. Whether it’s piano, guitar, violin, or voice, the benefits of one-on-one learning are huge. If you’ve ever wondered why private music lessons work so well, the answer lies in how they’re tailored, structured, and
Career Possibilities Opened Up Through Taking Music Lessons Learning to read, perform, compose or otherwise practice music has a vast multitude of benefits. In addition to cognitive, health, and social benefits for example, a future-minded student will be pleased to know that there are many exciting career possibilities being a student of music can lead
Your Piano Teacher or Your Waiter? You sit down at your local restaurant, your waiter approaches you, and he kindly asks if you’d like to start your meal with a beverage other then water. It’s a situation that you and even your children are used to but who is that person serving you? It could
You Can’t Play This To Not Make A Mistake The words above, “You Can’t Play This To Not Make A Mistake” were spoken by a director at a recent music festival to a group of high school band and orchestra students. I’m honestly not sure the students really understood, but as a conscious observer, pianist,
The All-in-One Approach Method and Workshop with Dr. Helen Marlais Last week, I had the very fortunate opportunity to attend a workshop by Dr. Helen Marlais—the author / composer of the All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano® series. Dr. Marlais provided a tour of the first 4 mini-levels in the series by guiding participants