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Why Voice Students Skip Practice—And What Teachers Can Do

As a collective of voice teachers working with beginner students, we’ve noticed common patterns leading to missed practice sessions. Understanding why voice students skip practice is the first step toward fixing it. Here, we explore five main reasons—and offer clear solutions to help families build consistent, effective practice routines. 1. Unclear Practice Instructions Students often

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5 Reasons Voice Students Aren't Practicing at Home

How Do I Tune My Violin

As private music teachers, we often hear this question from beginners and parents: “How do I tune this thing?” The violin is an expressive and beautiful instrument—but only when it’s in tune. If you’re just starting out, learning how to tune violin strings properly is essential to sounding your best and keeping your instrument healthy.

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Why Virtual Music Lessons Win Over YouTube Tutorials: A Teacher’s Take

As private music teachers, we understand the temptation of YouTube. It’s free, it’s convenient, and it offers thousands of tutorials on every instrument imaginable. But after teaching hundreds of students—many of whom started with YouTube—we can say this with confidence: virtual music lessons win every time when it comes to real progress, healthy technique, and

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Why Virtual Lessons Are Way Better Than YouTube Tutorials