There seems to be no shortage of studies coming out that prove the vast benefits of music. One of the last ones I read was about music lessons as a child, and how that has a lasting effect on the adult brain. Another story out was about veterans and their post war experiences with music.
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Dress Up Like Mozart For Piano Lessons In Atlanta
Most parents when considering piano lessons don’t envision their son or daughter thinking the piano lessons in Atlanta are so cool that they’ll choose to dress up like Mozart on Halloween. Not the case in Atlanta where students go nuts over music lessons. How is this possible? How can students think music is that cool?
An In Home Trumpet Instructor can Make the Difference
When you hear a great musical ensemble-instrumental, that is- you can probably pick out the trumpet leading the pack, so to speak. The trumpet is one of those instruments used in just about every type of musical genre. It generally takes the lead, holds the melody, sets the tone for the group. The trumpet is
Finding the Common Ground Between Scales & Improvising
At first glance, practicing scales and improvising might appear like opposite ends of piano education. But in truth, when done smartly, scales and improvising common ground gives students both structure and creative freedom—creating deeper musical fluency from early lessons. How Scales Support Improvisation Once these basic structures are internalized, students can improvise confidently—even if they’ve
Piano Music Lessons: ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Songs!
When you think of the holiday season, one of the most prominent memories for most includes the presence of our favorite holiday music and carols to bring cheer and get us in the spirit for this joyful time of year. The stretch from November through New Year’s presents a great time for teachers and students
Taking Care Of Your Vocal Chords And Things To Avoid
When we first purchase a shiny new instrument, we will often try as hard as humanly possible to keep it safe and protected. Instruments can be expensive and we want them to sound as good as possible when we play them. When a student purchases a guitar, they will likely purchase a case for it.
Piano Lessons Turn My Brain Off
Turn My Brain Off I look out the window of the room where the lessons take place. Outside, it’s sprinkling and dreary. The house I’m in is not my own, though the more I visit, the more I feel at home, the more I feel invested here. My student is playing the piano- a piece
Percussion Lessons – Get to Know the Marimba
Before I became an experienced music teacher, I went to the University of Miami to study classical percussion. There, classical percussion meant studying concert snare drum, timpani, xylophone, vibraphone, crash cymbals, all kinds of shakers and wood blocks, but mostly, the marimba. I believe at least an introduction to the marimba is in order when
Considering the Saxophone? Start with the Right Teacher
As a team of experienced private music teachers, many of us specializing in teaching young beginners, we know just how important the first steps are when learning an instrument. If you’re wondering how to start saxophone lessons for your child, our advice is simple: begin with the right teacher. A knowledgeable, encouraging saxophone teacher sets
6 Stage Fright Tips for Musicians: From Nerves to Confidence
You know the feeling—your name is called, the room gets quiet, and suddenly your hands feel like jelly. Whether it’s your first recital or your fiftieth, stage fright is something nearly every musician faces. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to hold you back. As private music teachers who’ve coached students of all
