Going Beyond Foundational Music Lessons Every successful career musician has to start somewhere. Music lessons are obviously a great way to build your foundation. And while practice, understanding of music theory, and music education are key aspects, it can also
The power of music goes well beyond tickling your eardrums, getting you moving, or eliciting strong emotions with rich harmonies or powerful storytelling. Music brings families together. For parents, the thought of their children playing instruments together can bring a
Selecting an instrument is an important step in a child’s musical journey and takes forethought before making the jump. The variety of musical instruments from which to choose runs the gamut from brass and woodwinds, to strings, percussion and rhythm
Finding the right music teacher is the key to building a long term, positive relationship with music. And finding that best fit doesn’t have to be a challenge. Good music teachers don’t necessarily all teach the same way with the
Music is such an important part of our lives and culture that often our first exposure to music is in the womb. As children, music is a source of fun and joy, and can often be utilized as a learning
Spring and summer vacation often means a reprieve from the daily grind and activities that would typically feel mundane, repetitive, and chore-like. And while we get a break from work, it’s important we don’t lose all the progress we’ve made
In the pursuit of learning to play music, there are often misconceptions and myths about music lessons, what success looks like, and how to go about the process. Often, these misconceptions deter us from taking the simple steps down the
During the pandemic, there has been a major shift to online teaching in just about all subjects, including music education. Teachers have had to focus efforts on creating a digital experience to rival that of in-person teaching, and some instruments
As music teachers, we encounter a variety of types of learners. Not every student learns the same way, and through experience, teachers gain acumen to quickly understand strengths and weaknesses some students may have. While most students may easily fall
As musicians, both teachers and students alike have wide ranging goals that may deal with performative aspects of their craft as well as pursuing and achieving career opportunities. Goals in music are very person specific, addressing our own unique paths