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Re-Opening Plan // Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Re-Opening Plan // Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Dear TBMA Family, I hope this email finds you safe and healthy.  It's been a very interesting and unprecedented time for all of us.  I'm writing to confirm our plan to reopen our Tampa Bay Music Academy facility on Monday, May 18th. Please know that the safety and health of our students, faculty, and staff is of utmost priority to us at Tampa Bay Music Academy.  If you are not comfortable returning to in-person lessons this soon, we will gladly continue to accommodate online lessons for you indefinitely, but our faculty and staff will teach both online and in-person lessons from our facilitystarting on the 18th. As stated in our previous communication prior to the lock down, we will continue to follow our increased hygiene and cleanliness procedures stated here.   Here's a short-list summary of what to expect: We will practice social distancing. Masks are not required, but are welcomed if you feel more comfortable wearing one. If you have any of the known Coronavirus symptoms (listed...

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10 Teaching Tips and Games for Using Music Flashcards

An important part of beginning music lessons is memorization.  The student must quickly memorize all of the note names, musical symbols, and terms.  Music flash cards can help to make this early memorization stage go quickly while having fun in the process.  At Tampa Bay Music Academy, flash cards are frequently used in private piano lessons, guitar lessons, saxophone lessons, voice lessons, etc.  Below is a great article by The Fun Music Company that highlights several ways that private music...

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7 Reasons Everyone Should Play Piano

Do you play the piano?  Are you thinking about starting piano lessons?  What do you love about the piano?  Below is a fun article by Mimi West.  Enjoy reading it and contact Tampa Bay Music Academy today to schedule your piano lessons. I’m an advocate of having every musician play the piano.  This powerhouse instrument packs a powerful punch of benefits.  These are merely the top seven: 1)      It has more notes.  The piano keyboard represents every note available on other instruments.  There...

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Learning to Sing: The Truth Behind 4 Common Misconceptions

"I'm tone deaf."  "I can only sing low songs."  "I can't sing on pitch."  "Do I need voice lessons or can I just learn to sing by listening to my favorite singers on YouTube and iTunes?"  These questions and more are addressed below in an excellent article from TakeLessons.com.  Read it carefully and contact Tampa Bay Music Academy today to schedule your singing lessons.   Descartes once said, “I’m tone deaf, therefore I’m hopeless.” Wait, no, that’s not right.  But the debate is...

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6 Things ALL Great Musicians Should Have

Do you want to really excel in your musical training?  Whether you are taking piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, or private music lessons in any other proficiency area, observing the expert tips on this page will put you on the path to success.  Below is an excellent article from TakeLessons.com that will help you become the skilled musician that you are desiring to be. As a budding musician, you already know that reaching your goals requires a quality instrument to practice on, a...

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Shopping for a Violin

Shopping for a violin?  Finding the right instrument can make a huge difference in how quickly you progress in your training.  Here is some expert advice on finding a quality instrument from "The 3-Fingered Violinist."  Shopping for a violin can be both frustrating and fun at the same time. It’s sort of like buying a car – don’t buy the first cheap violin that comes along. If you do, you may find that you have purchased a lemon. As a result, I don’t recommend buying a violin on eBay (or any...

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6 New Ideas for Piano Warm-Ups

Warming up before a performance or even a practice session is very important.  Do you consistently warm-up before you play the piano?  What is your routine?  Below is an excellent article from TakeLessons.com that will give you six fresh ideas for piano warm-ups. We all know the importance of warming up – but do you actually commit to a proper warm-up every time you sit down to play the piano?  If you’re in a rush, it’s easy to forget it.  However, an effective warm-up is essential for...

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Students, Listening to Music While Studying Can Help!

Do you listen to music while you study?  If so, what style?  Does it help you relax?  Does it encourage your creativity?  Is it really helping, or would you be better off to study in silence?  Below is an excellent article from TakeLessons.com that will help you to determine what music, if any, should accompany your study sessions. Ah, the power of music!  Recent research has found that fast-paced beats can increase your exercise intensity and slow, quiet music can even reduce stress. But what...

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How Often Should You Change Your Guitar Strings?

How often should your guitar strings be changed?  Should you wait until one breaks?  Are there signs that say you should replace now before you have a disaster in a live gig?  Below is some great advice from TakeLessons.com that will help you to know the exact time to get new strings. Learning how to take care of a guitar can seem like a mysterious and difficult undertaking. When I was first learning to play, I was surprised at how much care and attention goes into keeping this instrument...

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