What do you think of first when you hear a talented artist perform? Do you think, Wow, I bet they really put a lot of time into their Hanon exercises when they were in 5th grade? Probably not (unless you’re a teacher!). But you can bet that somewhere along the line,...
When your five- or six-year old goes skipping into her first piano lesson, most parents aren’t thinking much beyond whether she will like her teacher and whether she will have a good time. A few of us may have long-term goals in mind like future musical opportunities...
If your child is joining the band this year or taking up a new instrument in private lessons, you’re probably in the market for a good-enough-but-not-too-expensive instrument. Buying an instrument can be intimidating, especially if you’re not a musician yourself....
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...
Do you play the piano? Are you thinking about starting piano lessons? What do you love about the piano? Below is a fun article by Mimi West. Enjoy reading it and contact Tampa Bay Music Academy today to schedule your piano lessons. I’m an advocate of having every...
