Here are ways to make sure your student is actively reading his or her music when playing, not just memorizing it.
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So your child is ready to take music lessons, and there is only one problem...you don't have an instrument yet. You may be wondering if you should invest in an instrument before you know if your child likes it, or you may just not know where to start in the buying process. The tips below will help you make a decision about when and how to buy your first instrument.
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Many piano players opt to buy a digital keyboard over an acoustic piano for convenience, space, affordablility, and easy transport. When buying a new keyboard, here are several factors to consider.
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Read to understand why your body experiences stage fright and how you can mitigate the response so that you can give your best performance possible.
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Performing helps you grow as a musician and is a great confidence builder. Here are some tips to help you feel awesome on performance day.
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Wondering what to expect when you walk into a music audition? Here are the tasks you will likely be asked to perform and additional practices you should follow.
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Dirty hands, sneezing, and the occasional yogurt spill can take a toll on your sparkly white piano keys. If you find that your piano or keyboard keys need cleaning, read the following tips.
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Are you experiencing sore and painful fingertips in the early stages of learning guitar? Here are some tips to get you through the beginning, for pain-free guitar practice.
After working hard on a piano piece, the last thing you want is to hear the music on an out of tune piano. Here is the reason your piano goes out of tune and some tuning recommendations.
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The ukulele is more than just the instrument in the background of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Read more to learn about the ukulele’s history and functionality.
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For young students especially, it's important to mix up practice and keep it fun. After all, fun is the point. These iPad games are a great way to supplement in-home music lessons and practice.
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It seems like colds always have a way of hitting right before a big performance. Those first few sniffles days before a show can bring feelings of horror. Do not fret, here are measures you can take from the first sign of a cold to ensure the speediest recovery.
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It can be a challenge for students to keep their eyes on sheet music if they are not yet comfortable with the location of notes, and distance between intervals on their instrument. This is a normal challenge to face in the beginning of sight-reading, but can be mitigated through practice. Below are tips to help your child make the transition from memorizing to reading sheet music.
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You don't have to be an expert on playing an instrument to help your child- that's why they have a teacher. View the tips below to learn ways you can help your child develop good practice habits, even if you do not play an instrumet.
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Here are six common practice problems and how you can fix them to ensure productive and engaging practice time for your child.
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We all know the old saying "practice makes perfect," but what happens when practice gets boring? Here are some great ways to mix up your practice routine to keep things fresh and stay engaged.
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Especially for younger students, it's important to mix things up with games and activities relevant to the lesson topics. Here are some fun music games you can play with your child that they will enjoy doing, while also solidifying their piano skills.
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Most students start out very enthused about music lessons, but may lose some of their initial excitement a few months into practicing. Use these tips to ensure music lessons do not become a chore for your child.
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Music stimulates all fields of child development and skills for school readiness: intellectual, social and emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. Read to understand how your child responds and learns from music.
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Practicing an instrument can be monotonous work for music students. To prevent practicing from becoming something your child dreads, read these tips on how to make it more enjoyable and productive.
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