I was in a coffee shop in Miami with Rich Margolis, Piano Teacher with Lessons In Your Home. I asked Rich “how’s practice going with your students?” to which he replied great, they are practicing their age. Rich explained that as he’s been using this technique and it’s going really well. It’s as simple as
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Adult Music Lessons – Learning To Play Music At Any Age! It’s never to late:)
Music can be many different things to many different people. Some people play music as a job and as a way of life. Some people play music only in their spare time, for personal enjoyment. Wherever you may lie on this spectrum, music is something that provides a vast amount of personal enjoyment. I sometimes
Why In Home Piano Lessons in D.C. Beat Studio Lessons
If you have ever sat in traffic for an hour on the Beltway during rush hour just to cover five exits, you may already know why in home music lesson in general can be more convenient than studio lessons in the D.C. area. This is a high traffic location, and for many busy families, the
The Power of Positivity in Music Lessons – Lessons Learned from ADD, Dyslexia, and Autism
One of the most valuable lessons I learned about teaching music came from a place that didn’t involve music at all. Over the summer, I worked in a learning center teaching phonics and comprehension to children with learning difficulties such as ADD, dyslexia, and autism. As a teacher, I was given extensive training about how
Beggining Guitar Lessons – What to expect – Electric and Acoustic – Young students
So your son or daughter just got a guitar and as they are sitting on the couch plucking at strings (maybe they have broken one already) your thinking “She’s going to need some lessons”. First things first, let them play the instrument. Unless they are about to smash it, normal play, even if they don’t
Motivating studnets – Not a parents job but the Music Teachers!
One of the most challenging tasks of a music teacher is finding ways to motivate our students. We all want them to listen to us, enjoy their lessons, practice, and improve. The key is to get them to want to do all of that without it seeming like a chore, but more for the satisfaction
Favorite Piano Methods for Young Beginners. – Piano Teacher in D.C. & Baltimore
Every piano teacher has preferences on which piano methods to use for each age group, and as a piano teacher living in D.C., I definitely have my top picks for young beginners. After years of experience, I have compiled my own hybrid method that draws from the top piano curriculum resources to create a personalized
Finish Strong – Denver Music Lessons – Having a place to jump to.
When learning a piece of music, especially one that might be for a recital, be sure and finish strong!!! When practicing, start with the last couple measures and make sure they are solid. This ensures you have a place to jump to if things start to go a little off track, or nerves start to
Teaching Music Students is Better with Lessons In Your Home!
In my 10 years of teaching, I’ve taught privately in schools, in my home, and now in student’s homes. Without a doubt, my experiences have proven to me that in home music lessons are the most beneficial for my students. They are more comfortable, happier, and many times more focused. My favorite scenario is when
Music Lessons are not just for learning, they are for playing!
What’s one of the best things about being a musician? You get to make music everyday. Whether you are just a beginner or advanced musician music should be a daily activity that brings joy to you and the people that hear it. Find a time everyday that you can devote a few moments to relax