Most children begin to show an affinity for music at a very young age. Some children start showing an interest in musical instruments as young as three or four years old, and five is the age many piano teachers recommend beginning lessons. But stringed instruments are...
Remember the old saying “practice makes perfect”? Well, forget it. You can practice the same song for five hours, but if you’re practicing it incorrectly, all you’ll get for your trouble is a very strongly ingrained mistake. When I was a budding young pianist, I had a...
Summer is the time of year when music teachers typically give some thought to revamping their studios, adding new resources, and preparing for the fall semester (when all of the students come back!). The article below from the Music Matters Blog, is a helpful...
Music technology is here to stay. It continues to have a dramatic impact on the entire music and arts industry. There are many technology tools available specifically for the student musician that are very helpful. If you own an iPhone, Droid, or iPad, you will...
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...
