Parents want what’s best for their child, and music teachers want what’s best for their student. By working together, parents and teachers can provide the best musical learning environment, both at home and at school, for students.
Read MoreWhen we talk playing an instrument, we often think of electric guitars, or keyboards. But one of the top ten instruments people love to play, four of them are wind instruments: the clarinet, flute, saxophone and harmonica.
Read MoreMusic lessons can play an incredible role in your child's life. Not only do they encourage burgeoning talent and foster a sense of perseverance and accomplishment, but they also have the potential to offer far-reaching social, emotional, and academic benefits that can prepare children for success.
Read MoreMany of us identify with a particular genre depending on our age, or admittance to an exclusive club: Middle school pop, later, metal or hip-hop, perhaps Goth, house, blues, country or that good old-time rock ‘n roll. Early adopters smugly claim they new a certain type of music or band first, and can be territorial about their discovery. Often once the artist goes mainstream, those same early adopters back away.
Read MoreKids – and adults – long for hobbies, sports, art, communing with nature, the activities that are often rewards for completing those necessary school and work tasks. Without them, life isn’t as fun, and people aren’t as well-rounded. In these strange days, taking up, or continuing to make music is one of the best ways to relax, keep the brain stimulated and enhance everyday life. Especially when one day can feel like every other day.
Read MoreMaybe you’ve dreamed of playing the saxophone or refreshing your piano practice. If your lessons have been interrupted because music or vocal lessons are considered non-essential, technology, adaptability and a little ingenuity have kept us in the flow of practice without missing a beat.
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