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
If you have older children who are in high school, you may already be talking to them about college. You shouldn’t wait until they’re seniors to begin this conversation—by then, it can actually be too late to get the GPA and extracurricular requirements the most exclusive programs require.For singers specifically, you definitely need to begin
Anytime a change occurs in a lesson, as a teacher you have to adapt. This is especially true if your changing from in person lessons to teaching music lessons online via live streaming video. First and foremost, don’t worry. After a few lessons online your music lessons will be feeling comfortable and familiar like they
