VIDEO: John Tracy Interview Part 1 – Parents Help Their Kids Succeed in Music

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Mimi West, the founder of “My Dream Teacher.”  You can check out the website by clicking here.  I had a lot of fun answering a variety of questions about my music education in general, my personal music...

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...
Recipe for Enjoying Music Lessons

Recipe for Enjoying Music Lessons

As a parent, you want music lessons to be a positive experience for your child. But sometimes there is a disconnect between that desire and the actual day to day grind of lessons, practice time, and recitals. The good news is that your approach to your child’s music...