When we think about what makes a great music teacher, we often talk about degrees, technique, and lesson planning. But in our experience, one of the most powerful influences on our teaching came from outside the traditional studio—through our backgrounds in music therapy. In this reflection-style post, we’ll share how experience in music therapy enhances
4 Ways To Prepare For Private Music Lessons Ever watched someone perform a piece and just be astounded at the way that they played and how perfect it sounded? I’m sure you want your child to perform that way. Well, here are things that you should help your little musician do before every practice that
1. Singing Builds Brain Connections Early Multiple studies have shown that music—especially singing—activates areas in a child’s brain related to language, memory, and executive function. Why it matters: According to the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, repetitive sound play helps young children build strong neural pathways critical for learning. 2. It Strengthens Emotional Bonds
I still remember the first student who ran to the piano bench after a long school day, bursting with excitement. No one had told her learning music should be “hard” or “serious.” She just thought it was fun. And that’s exactly how we believe lessons should feel. Making piano lessons fun doesn’t mean we ignore
When students fixate on how long they practice (“I practiced 30 minutes!”) instead of what they achieve, it often leads to frustration or wasted time. It’s much more effective to focus on constructive piano practice every time, using purposeful repetitions rather than counting the clock. Why Constructive Repetition Beats Timed Practice Sample Practice Strategy Teachers
As Private Music Teachers, we’re armed with many similar tools to help our students learn to play an instrument. Teaching Analysis in your lessons early on is important, as it helps students, young to old, learn to make choices about what it is they are playing and how they are playing it. How And Why
If you’ve ever wondered why your voice doesn’t sound quite right at the start of a singing lesson, the answer might be simpler than you think—your vocal cords need a warm-up! As teachers who specialize in voice lessons for beginners, we rely on consistent singing lesson warm ups to prepare students for healthy, confident singing.
Arts For Every Life – The New Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center in Orlando, Fl. The Dr. Phillips Center is deemed a magnet for the creative spirit, and brings diverse talents of the world together underneath one roof in Central Florida. The performing arts center is named for philanthropist and citrus magnate Dr. Phillip Phillips
How to Use Recordings for Music Lesson Practice This article details how students can use simple recordings to help with their practice and performance preparation each week and the advantages of doing so! In the study of any musical instrument at any level, using recordings can be a very beneficial practice tool. The reason is
When given the opportunity to join the band at school, don’t shy away. Being in school band is a lot of fun and can even help you do better academically. What is School Band Like? Joining band means choosing an instrument, usually in elementary or middle school. The band teacher will let you try out
