by admin | Jul 24, 2012 | Guitar Lessons, Guitarists, Music Lessons, Performance Techniques, Pianists, Piano Lessons, Saxophone Lessons, Singers, TBMA Original Articles, Violin Lessons, Voice Lessons
Your palms are clammy. Your heart is fluttering. Your mouth feels like cotton and a bead of sweat trickles down your back. No, you’re not heading out on your first date. You’re standing just off-stage in a concert hall, ready to walk out and dazzle the judges with...
by admin | Jun 26, 2012 | Music Teacher Resources, Music Teacher Tools, Music Theory
For some, hearing the words “music theory” can be synonymous with “torture.” It does not have to be that way! Studying theory can be a delightful experience that unlocks the secrets of how music functions. The better you grasp and understand...
by admin | Jun 13, 2012 | Guitar Technique, Music Lessons, Music Teacher Resources, Musician Tools, Piano Technique, Practice Time, Saxophone Technique, Singing Technique, Tampa Music Lessons, Tampa Music Teachers, TBMA Original Articles, Tips for Parents, Violin Technique
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...
by admin | Jun 12, 2012 | Music Lessons, Music Teacher Resources, Music Teacher Tools, Musician Tools, Tampa Music Lessons, Tampa Music Teachers
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...
by admin | Jun 11, 2012 | Music Lessons, Music Teacher Resources, Music Teacher Tools, Music Theory, Musician Tools, Tampa Music Lessons, Tampa Music Teachers, Tips for Parents
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...
