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...
Do you want to really excel in your musical training? Whether you are taking piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, or private music lessons in any other proficiency area, observing the expert tips on this page will put you on the path to success. Below is an...
As a parent, you want music lessons to be a positive experience for your child. But sometimes there is a disconnect between that desire and the actual day to day grind of lessons, practice time, and recitals. The good news is that your approach to your child’s music...