As a practicing and performing musician, and especially as a teacher, I sometimes think about the mistakes I made when first learning my instrument — mistakes that still haunt me to this day! I often discuss these regrets with fellow musicians, and the biggest complaint I hear is “I wish my teacher made me practice
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Private Lessons, Band, and Orchestra Go Hand In Hand
If it were up to me, every student who plays in band or orchestra would take private music lessons, and every student taking private music lessons would participate in band or orchestra. Students who take private lessons and play in bands or orchestras have the greatest opportunity to grow in both their mastery and enjoyment
The First Four Music Lessons for Beginners
The first four music lessons for any beginning music student — regardless of the instrument being learned — are critical in many ways. These first four lessons help define what a music lesson is for a student. They set all kinds of standards for all subsequent lessons. And most of all, these first four music
An 8-Weeks-Until-The-Piano-Recital Lesson Plan
As a music teacher, I have always believed I need a good eight weeks to help prepare the average beginning to intermediate music student for his or her recital. The goal is always the same: I want every student to have a great recital, which means feeling very comfortable with the piece and very prepared
Keep Music Lessons Exciting By Personalizing The Curriculum
One of the biggest challenges for any music teacher is keeping lessons fun and exciting. Why? Because while repetition — doing the same or similar things over and over again — is absolutely critical to one’s growth as a musician, it can also be horribly boring. (And not just for the student; take my word
How to Find and Choose a Guitar Teacher
The guitar, which has been around in one form or another for centuries, has been surging in popularity in recent decades as a favorite first musical instrument to learn. Whether you attribute the guitar’s growth in appeal to Elvis Presley or Andres Segovia, Doc Watson or Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton or Django Reinhardt, Taylor Swift
What Piano Lessons In Your Home Can Do For You
If you’re not already taking piano lessons, there’s a good chance you have thouught about it. After all, piano music is all around us. You probably have friends and family members who play piano. Maybe you have considered the pros and the cons and weighed out the benefits. Let me tell you about some benefits
Subdividing In Private In Home Piano Lessons
Sub-dividing: Three Reasons Why It’s Totally Not Boring When I think about introducing the subject of subdividing to a student during a private in home piano lesson, I can be sure that their reaction will not be one of explosive enthusiasm. But this is a mistake on their part, because subdivision is pretty awesome, and
In home Piano Lessons – Bethesda, MD Rings In The New Year
By the start of the New Year, school schedules are settled and the busy holiday season has passed, which provides a great time to start music lessons with a Bethesda in home piano teacher, or to bring new joy and excitement into existing lessons. But what is the process for setting up lessons for yourself
Orlando Music Lessons: How Old Is Old Enough?
One question we often get asked about Orlando Music Lessons is “Is my child old enough to start taking lessons?” This question is excellent because no one wants to frustrate their child, but at the same time parents want to start lessons when the child is young enough to have build a solid foundation in