When Should My Child Begin Violin Lessons?

When Should My Child Begin Violin Lessons?

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...

Six Techniques for Perfect Practice

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...

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...