Teachers for piano lessons place a lot of importance on playing with correct technique for many reasons, including greater musicality and comfort while playing. Some aspects of playing with correct technique are easier than others to master, but one that sticks out as a tough point for many students (including myself in the past) is
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Replace Your Drum Heads – How To And Why
Maintenance—it’s a part of everything we care about, including the things that bring us joy. For musicians, and especially drummers, that means taking care of your instrument. The drum set, while wonderfully expressive and exhilarating to play, does need some upkeep. But here’s the silver lining: each time you replace your drum heads, you’re also
How to Stay Energized and Motivated in Music Lessons
Let’s be honest—every musician has “off” days. That includes beginners. When you’re feeling stuck, distracted, or bored during practice, it’s tempting to give up or zone out. But with a few creative strategies, you can don’t lose steam in lessons, and rediscover what makes music exciting again. 1. Reignite Purpose Through Personal Goals One of
Think Like a Mechanic: Drum Set Maintenance Tips for Student
This family was about to buy a completely new drum set when all they really needed to get their drums sounding great is some new heads. Luckily, I’m an honest mechanic!
Returning To Music Lessons After A Break
Don’t get us wrong, everyone needs a break. Returning from the break however, can be the hard part. Take some time to expect the unexpected and you should be just fine.
Developing a Good Sense of Rhythm
Developing a good sense of rhythm is one of the most challenging parts of being an in-home piano teacher. It’s not something that arrives overnight, and it’s something that must be maintained as the student advances to music with more advanced rhythms and time signatures. It truly is something that must be developed. I’d like
How to Shop for an Acoustic Piano: A Smart Buyer’s Guide
Shopping for a piano is a bit like shopping for a car. You should check out different makes and models, shop around at different dealers, and take test drives to make sure you’re getting the instrument you’ll be happy with in the long term. And if you’re considering a used piano, you might want to take along a mechanic (piano technician or piano teacher) to uncover any past or potential defects. This article provides some basic guidelines to help those who are new to the world of piano make more informed decisions in the face of a multitude of options.
5 Ways to Help Young Songwriter Be Creative
Are you a parent with a very creative child? If your son or daughter make up songs in an instant and has even started writing them down you may have a songwriter on your hands. Here are five ways that you can help your young songwriter. Encourage them to explore other talents. Most songwriters actually
From “Ugh” to “Aha!”: Making Music Theory Fun for Beginners
Confession: I used to hate music theory. Like, really hate it. All those symbols and Italian words? No thanks. But years later—after becoming a private music teacher—I realized something amazing. When approached the right way, music theory is fun for beginners. Seriously. So if your student groans at the sight of a treble clef, here’s
4 Benefits of Playing in a Recital
At a recent Lessons In Your Home recital in Miami, FL it was easy to see there are many benefits to being a part! We had 15 students perform in the recital to a packed house of friends, family, and teachers. Spirits were high and the performances were outstanding! Here are 4 Benefits of Playing
