Knowing how to use breathing technique in beginner trumpet lessons is more than half the battle. Strong tone and endurance start long before a student presses the first valve—they start with posture, breath support, and relaxation at the embouchure. In-home lessons create a low-pressure space to establish those fundamentals with care. Step 1: Posture and
When a new student is starting piano lessons there are a few choices to how they will be taking lessons. A student could travel to a studio to have their lessons. They could also drive to a teachers house to have their piano lessons. Or they could have Piano Teachers come to their home for
Piano Lessons In The Home When a new student is starting in home piano lessons there are a few choices to how they will be taking lessons. A student could travel to a studio to have their lessons. They could also drive to a teachers house to have their piano lessons. Or they could have
If you’re a parent with a budding musician, you’ve probably asked yourself how to keep music students engaged—especially when lessons happen at home. The good news? You don’t need flashy apps or endless incentives. As private music teachers, we’ve found that a few smart strategies can keep even the wiggliest beginner excited to play. Here
As recital season comes to a close for music students and teachers, it’s a great time to reflect on the processes and skills that lead to a successful performance. Depending on the difficulty of the piece, an eight week timeline usually provides an adequate span of time for successful recital preparation and to refine a
When students ask whether they should ditch printed music, the answer isn’t black or white. Both have advantages for beginners—and mastering reading depends on how the music is used. Here’s how to balance both options when building productive and lasting practice habits. Paper Scores: The Strengths That Last These benefits are supported by educator observations
When we introduce students to reading music through piano, we often compare it to learning a new language. That comparison isn’t just poetic—it’s deeply accurate. Music has its own alphabet, grammar, and sentence structure. And like language, the more you immerse yourself, the more fluent you become. In our private piano lessons, especially with younger
First Things First on the Trumpet During the first in home trumpet lessons a new player needs to learn a few key aspects. Before they even play a single note on their instrument it is crucial that they know the proper position at which to hold the trumpet. Sit upright in a chair, insert the
As music teachers who specialize in private lessons for beginners, we’re often asked, “Can anyone learn to play music by ear?” The answer is a confident yes. While reading sheet music is valuable, developing your ear allows you to connect with music more intuitively—and it’s a skill that can be taught, just like scales or
It’s not Memorizing, It’s Playing Without Using Music In my last blog I wrote about if you, the piano student should or shouldn’t read music wile playing in a recital performance. In this article we’ll examine 5 easy steps to not using music wile Playing Piano. These techniques truly apply to all instruments and are