We all make promises to ourselves for the New Year. “I’m going to be less stressed”, or “I’m going back to school”, “I’m going to be healthier”, “I’m going to better myself”. How about “I’m going to learn something new”? Learning something new increases brain power, makes us feel better about ourselves, and reduces stress.
As music teachers who specialize in private lessons for beginners, we’re often asked what to give a student—or music lover—that’s both personal and meaningful. Whether you’re shopping for a child, teen, or adult, these perfect music gifts anyone can enjoy strike just the right chord. 1. A Beginner Instrument Whether it’s a starter acoustic guitar,
Getting Ready for the Holiday Season—with Holiday Piano Music! This article is for teachers getting their students ready for an exciting time of year—a time for holiday music for students to share with friends and family! We will go over the basics of finding great sheet music for all levels and a practice plan that
As a group of music teachers who work with beginner students every day, we believe in something simple but powerful: music lessons are for playing, not just learning. Yes, we teach the fundamentals—notes, rhythms, technique—but the real magic happens when students get to use those tools to make music they love. We’ve seen students light
