At the end of the day, most potential students don’t care if a prospective teacher has certain accredited certifications or a degree in musical education from a prestigious musical academy. The qualification that matters the most is the ability to be a great teacher. As a parent, how do you qualify whether an instructor is
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Can You Really Teach Yourself the Guitar Or Is It Just Another Myth?
While most popular guitarists learn to play the instrument on their own, it certainly isn’t the ideal approach for everyone. Even if you are able to read sheet music, they may not give you the right direction you need. Similarly, studying a couple of music theories does not give you the same education, or skills,
In The Trenches – Parents and Music Lessons
Parents and Music Lessons When it comes down to it, music teachers come, teach, and leave but it’s the parents that are involved in the trenches of music lessons day in and day out. It’s no mystery then that even with an amazing music teacher leading the music lessons, parents make music lessons come together
Patience and Dedication – Why Your Child Needs A Piano Teacher That Has Both
While a good piano teacher will merely teach your child how to play, a great piano teacher will help your child truly master the instrument. This is because great teachers have patience in abundance, and the dedication to help your child really excel with a piano. Young learners especially need teachers who are friendly and
Your Child’s First Piano – 8 Styles to Choose From
Music is a productive hobby and a great way to unwind. According to research conducted in the field of neuro-development education, exposure to music in the early stages of a child’s life can help develop language and communication skills. Learning to play a musical instrument, as opposed to simply listening, is also noted as a
Online Makeup Lessons – Things You Should Know
Things You Should Know Before Your First Online Makeup Lesson By Joseph D’Amico Skype and FaceTime can be used for online makeup lessons and other situations where you may not be able to follow a consistent in-person teaching schedule with your student. A bit of planning and preparation will go a long way towards ensuring
Practice Techniques To Improve Your Drum Play
We have all heard the adage “practice makes perfect”. Yet practicing without focus seldom achieves a seamless playing session. When aiming to improve drumming techniques, beginners should focus on holding their drumsticks correctly, keeping their leg and arm movements in sync, and staying on beat. Focused practice sessions require measurable techniques of improvement. Setting benchmarks
How to Prepare Your Kids for Their American Idol Audition
They have the voice, the training, and the spark to be the next superstar. The challenge now is to ensure your star kid keeps a strong grip on their nerves and belts out their best in the audition room. Becoming the NBT (next big thing) of child artists, much like Justin Bieber and his rise
Spring Clean Your Music Lessons
Spring is a time when we typically do some kind of deep cleaning in our lives. As we’ve come to know the term it usually involves our home and living space. We get rid of the winter pile-ups and make a clean and productive space to move forward into spring. Time To Clean Up
8 Likely Music Teacher Interview Questions & How to Answer Them
Are you on the hunt for a new music teacher position? Some interview questions will focus on your instrumental competencies, whereas others will try to ascertain your willingness to adapt to the hiring company. Most job specifications don’t require the applicant to be tech-savvy, but in this era of technology, it is recommended for all