As guitar teachers who specialize in private lessons for beginners, we hear this a lot: “We want to practice more, but we don’t know what to focus on!” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. That’s why we’ve put together this list of guitar practice habits that work—habits we see successful students use week after week. If
We’ve taught hundreds of students—from curious five-year-olds to adults trying piano for the first time in retirement. And while we love seeing students thrive, we’ve also seen the frustration that can lead some to give up. The truth? Why students quit piano lessons usually has little to do with talent or ability. It’s almost always
Piano Lessons In the 21st Century: Utilizing the Internet for Make Ups This article details the way teachers and students can use the internet and video calls to conduct piano lessons when they otherwise may not be able to take place. The purpose of the information found here is not to advocate for or against
Jam With Your Kids: A Music Teacher’s Guide to Family Music Time As a collective of passionate music educators specializing in private lessons for beginners, we often emphasize the transformative power of shared musical experiences. One of the most enriching activities we advocate for is to jam with your kids. This simple yet profound practice
Starting music lessons can be exciting—and a little overwhelming. We’ve worked with hundreds of first-time students and families, and we know that the key to long-term success is starting strong. Whether you’re enrolling your child or jumping in as an adult, here’s how to start beginner piano lessons easily and with confidence. Step 1: Choose
How To Get Great Tone on Trombone Every musician who is serious about making music seeks the “perfect tone,” but you may not know where to start if you’ve never had formal training. Here are some tips that apply to players of all levels. They can be helpful on any wind or brass instrument, but
Teaching piano lessons is something we are passionate about doing. But what if we don’t have a piano and it is lessons time? Here are a few alternatives that might work. A Trusty Keyboard First option, the good old keyboard! I know you might be thinking that some of the keyboards you see today are
As a group of music teachers who specialize in working with new students, we believe this wholeheartedly: beginner guitar lessons should be fun. In fact, it’s one of the most important ingredients in a student’s long-term success. Of course we care about good posture, solid technique, and reading music—but when a student is just starting
This article is for teachers of young beginners on piano who need lesson plan ideas. General thoughts included here work especially well for the first 3 months of study, which is when a routine and familiarity is established with the instrument. For young beginners, piano study is a great way to begin music lessons, and
What’s So Special About The Piano? If you’re questioning which instrument to your son or daughter should play, this blog post is for you. Okay, so on stage, it’s a little cumbersome and as a performer, you can’t move around with it like you could a guitar or saxophone. But the piano has its own
