Sometimes, a small mistake is just a small mistake. It won’t impact your child’s piano playing or their ability to move forward. However, if they’re making the same minor errors repeatedly, it can have a major effect on their piano playing. Their piano instructor is likely to even comment on these things, or you may
Buying a piano is no minor purchase – from both a financial and physical space perspective. When buying an instrument such as a guitar or a flute, space isn’t really a consideration. You don’t have to worry about where you’ll store them.Pianos, however, are a different story. Having a piano for your child to learn
One of the things new guitar players often purchase along with their guitar is a pack of picks. They believe that these small plastic accessories are necessary to play guitar but are quickly surprised when some guitar teachers tell them that they don’t necessarily need them.Let’s look in to when guitar picks are necessary, what
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
Learning violin is challenging, especially for young learners. While working with great violin teachers is a must, you can also help your child prepare for learning the violin by sharing a few pieces of wisdom with them. The following are tidbits that many experienced violin players say they would have loved to have been told
Parent: I’ve been thinking about signing my child up for guitar lessons, but with our schedule, online might be the only option. Can kids actually learn this way? Teacher: Great question—and the short answer is yes! Kids learning guitar online is not only possible, it can be incredibly effective, especially with a live instructor guiding
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
Ever wonder what separates great piano players from the rest? It’s not magic—it’s practice. As a team of dedicated private music teachers, we’ve seen firsthand that consistent, intentional practice habits make all the difference. Whether you’re brand new to the piano or hoping to build stronger skills, learning how the best piano players practice can
This article points out what to consider when teaching and starting a younger music student online.
When your child decides they want to take private guitar lessons, they likely have a basic understanding of what that means. However, while they understand that these lessons will help them reach their goal of playing guitar, they may not understand how they’ll get there. There may be some other questions or concerns raised to
