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Of Mountains (and learning music)... a story for students, parents, and teachers

Two Girls and the Mountain Two kids from the same village talked about climbing to the top of a local mountain - not a super high...

Deliberate Practice = Progress = Fruit of Success

Pop Quiz: What is the age-old topic all teachers talk about, students dread, and parents would love to see more of?….that’s right,...

Music Builds Relationships

Music is Meant to Be Shared - The Family is a Great Place to Begin In a teacher meeting years ago, we were sharing successes. One...

Parents' Role in Student Success

Understand the Young and Less Rational Brain Over the years, I have met hundreds of parents, and in observing how they view their...

Creating Committed Learners

With any endeavor that brings life-long skills and enrichment, there are barriers to overcome. Music study has plenty of obstacles, but...

A Team Approach - Helping Young Music Students with Concentration

Over the years, private music teachers have had many new potential young students come to them, from enthusiastic parents, to enroll them...

Choosing the Right Instrument

Music is the gateway to a myriad of personal and social benefits, but unless you figure out the right way to begin it can actually cause...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Music Lessons

Over before you know it Anyone who's taken a music lesson before can attest to just how quickly those 30-60 minutes can pass by. You...

5 Easy Steps for Perfecting your Practice!

Let's face it, we all know that music lessons are incredible right? Getting to work 30-60 minutes one on one with your teacher each week...

The Benefits of Music

In today's society, especially in schools, people discourage kids from pursuing their dream in music by telling them; "you will never...