Debunking Reasons for Not Starting Drum Lessons I think most people can agree that the idea of being a drummer is super cool, but it’s still an instrument that lacks the same popularity in lessons and willingness to get started as—say—piano and guitar. Even culturally, I can say that as a musician, I know
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Take Guitar Lessons, Whats Next?
This blog post is for parents who want to help their children apply what they know about guitar and use their skills after the take guitar lessons. What’s Next Now The My Child Plays The Guitar Here are three things that your child can do after taking guitar lessons for a few years:
Who’s in Control the Guitar lesson?
Who’s in control of your Guitar lesson? When teaching a Guitar student it is important to strike a balance between the strict, and the fun aspect of learning to play guitar. There are a couple questions to ask yourself about your lessons to see where you fall on the teaching spectrum as a teacher.
Accreditation & Adjudicated Piano Events – Getting Started
How to Get Started with Piano Accreditation Exams and Adjudicated Events This article is a student’s guide to pursuing standardized exams and festival events for piano accreditation. The goal of this article is to take the intimidation and mystery out of going for these achievements by explaining their benefit and ease of taking the
Bend Backwards To Teach Piano
Being Flexible and Thinking on Your Feet are Keys to Being a Good Piano Teacher As a piano teacher, having a curriculum you believe in is important to your teaching. Equally important is being able to see outside the box of that curriculum and think of a plan B when something might not be
The Saxophone Is Awesome
4 Reasons Why The Saxophone Is Awesome So, everyone wants to know what instrument that their child should learn when they have zero interest in the piano. I would have to say that the saxophone is one of the instruments that is overlooked when a student isn’t already in band. The saxophone is actually pretty
7 Highly Effective Habits for Guitar Lesson Practice
Learning to play guitar is rewarding and fun. It’s also a commitment, so developing effective practice habits can turn your commitment into a passion, a strong hobby, or even a career! When you are taking guitar lessons and working on what your teacher assigned, you consider the following recommendations to make the most out of
3 Reasons You Quit Piano Lessons
3 Shocking Reasons Why You Quit Piano That You Never Realized How many us can raise our hands and say “I wish I had continued learning to play the piano?” So why did you quit? These are three reasons why and it might surprise you to know it may have not been your fault you
21st Century Piano Lessons – Video Chat Make Up Lessons
Piano Lessons In the 21st Century: Utilizing the Internet for Make Ups This article details the way teachers and students can use the internet and video calls to conduct piano lessons when they otherwise may not be able to take place. The purpose of the information found here is not to advocate for or against
Jam With Your Kids!
Jamming with your toddler: how music trumps reading for childhood development Liam Viney, The University of Queensland Forget the Mozart Effect and Baby Einstein, take it easy on acquisitions for your two-year-old’s private library, and don’t fret if your three-year-old hasn’t started violin lessons just yet. The key to unlocking a child’s potential intelligence and