Meet the New Teacher: Marie Sorenson

Meet the New Teacher: Marie Sorenson

Tampa Bay Music Academy is thrilled to welcome Marie Sorenson to our guitar faculty! Marie has experience in teaching lessons, playing freelance guitar gigs in the area, teaching theory and music technology, and composing. We know she’ll be an excellent addition to...
Meet the New Teacher: Amanda Cappello

Meet the New Teacher: Amanda Cappello

Tampa Bay Music Academy is pleased to welcome Amanda Cappello as the newest member of our teaching staff! Amanda will be our first string teacher, giving us the opportunity to serve the needs of violin students in addition to other concentrations. Amanda studied music...
School Is Starting: Should My Child Start Music Lessons Now?

School Is Starting: Should My Child Start Music Lessons Now?

If you’ve stepped into Wal-Mart lately, you’ve seen first-hand that the back-to-school frenzy is in full swing. Kids are agonizing over whether to choose the messenger bag or the leather satchel, and parents are wavering between soccer or drama club for their...
Choosing Your Child’s First Guitar

Choosing Your Child’s First Guitar

Is your child ready for guitar lessons? Are you planning to buy him a cheap one at Wal-mart to see if he sticks with it before you make a big investment? STOP!! Before you buy that flimsy one-size-fits all model consider this: Your child is much more likely to stick...
Meet the New Teacher: Katie Bournival

Meet the New Teacher: Katie Bournival

Tampa Bay Music Academy warmly welcomes Katie Bournival to our teaching staff! Katie will be teaching voice and piano lessons with us and brings extensive experience in both fields to the table. Katie studied Music with concentrations in Voice Performance and Piano at...
Why TBMA Uses the Faber Piano Lesson Curriculum

Why TBMA Uses the Faber Piano Lesson Curriculum

  At TBMA, our favorite method series for piano students is the Faber Piano Adventures method. We love this method because it promotes both good technique and musical artistry from the very beginning. In this post, we want to take a closer look at the Faber...