Preparing for a Recital
Recital season is upon us. Many people ask me how to prepare for a recital. Here are some tips for helping prepare yourself or your child for an upcoming recital. It is important to remember that we aim for perfection in our practice and a good, solid, confident performance in a recital. Performances are rarely […]
Shopping for a keyboard or piano as a holiday gift
I frequently get asked questions about where to purchase keyboards and pianos and what type of instrument would be best for the student. With the upcoming holidays rapidly approaching, I wanted to share some shopping information. Keyboard or Piano; Keyboards come in three basic sizes: 61-key; 76-key; & 88-key. The 88-key represents a full size instrument. […]
Practicing A Musical Instrument
Practicing a musical instrument should not just be done during each lesson with an instructor, but also at home. Helping your child build their routine, patience and love of playing is essential to the development of their skill and passion. Use the techniques below in helping your child experience the possibilities. If starting lessons for […]
How to Choose a Piano Teacher
What to look for when choosing a piano teacher: A piano teacher should be friendly but also firm and patient. Some of the best teachers demonstrate through their own playing. The more beautifully the teacher can play and demonstrate the material, the better example the student has to follow. There are also different styles of […]
The Positive Role of Music Education
What are the benefits of music education? Music is a language. Through the process of listening to and subsequently learning how to play a musical instrument, students learn skills that are transferable to many areas in life. Examples of these transferable skills include learning a foreign language, understanding the concept of fractions, learning computer skills, […]