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
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
