OK, Alex Losee isn’t a Vampire but from what I hear, she’s just as cool as one. Alex is a Music School teacher at Dream Lake Elementary in Apopka, FL. I was gathered with friends and family recently when I heard some magic words… “My kids’ music teacher is the coolest!” Being a private piano
Learn a Song This Summer: Guitar Tips to Stay Sharp and Have Fun When the temperature rises, attention spans shrink—but that doesn’t mean your musical progress has to melt away. Summer is the perfect time to learn a song, reinforce theory skills, and even teach a friend to play. Whether you’re practicing at home or
I think most people can agree that the idea of being a drummer is super cool, but it’s still an instrument that lacks the same popularity in lessons and willingness to get started as—say—piano and guitar. Even culturally, I can say that as a musician, I know far fewer drummers than other instrumentalists, and they
As private guitar teachers who work with beginner students every day, we know that progress doesn’t just happen during lessons—it happens at home. Once your weekly session wraps up, knowing what to do after guitar lessons is key to steady improvement and long-term enjoyment. Parents often ask us, “What should my child be doing between
How to Get Started with Piano Accreditation Exams and Adjudicated Events This article is a student’s guide to pursuing standardized exams and festival events for piano accreditation. The goal of this article is to take the intimidation and mystery out of going for these achievements by explaining their benefit and ease of taking the first
Being Flexible and Thinking on Your Feet are Keys to Being a Good Piano Teacher As a piano teacher, having a curriculum you believe in is important to your teaching. Equally important is being able to see outside the box of that curriculum and think of a plan B when something might not be coming
4 Reasons Why The Saxophone Is Awesome So, everyone wants to know what instrument that their child should learn when they have zero interest in the piano. I would have to say that the saxophone is one of the instruments that is overlooked when a student isn’t already in band. The saxophone is actually pretty
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
