Practicing and Traveling
Is there a way to still enjoy vacation without the burden of practicing looming over you? Here are my ideas to keep your child's practic
Don't Let Summer Drift Away
Often, students and parents begin summer break with the best intentions to practice daily. "We'll have so much time!" we say.
Three Practice Games That Aren't Candy
I don't know about you, but the easy solution when I want to motivate my kids to do anything is SUGAR. Because I don't want them to
Two Practice Tips That Change Everything
The most common reason parents enroll their children in music lessons is this: They want their child to love and appreciate music. Well, le
I Know Why You Want to Quit.
Can I just be honest for a sec? I understand that you want to pull your children out of their music lessons right now. Truthfully... I do, t
2 Steps to Happy Practicing
This is how practicing often looks with my children (ages 3, 5, and 6):
1. Tell children that practicing is starting in 5 mins. Listen to m
Practice Like You Brush Your Teeth
Naturally, students often wonder if they can bend the rules a bit to meet their practice goals. For example: "I miss a day of practice
Practice Month- 2018 Fall Edition
To say we value practicing at Upper Beaches Music School would be the understatement of the century. But practicing takes motivation......
What Music Means to Me
I never showed any interest in learning an instrument when I was a kid. I am the eldest of three so there were no older siblings...
Practice Challenge 2018: Notes From a Practicing Parent
It's 6pm on a Saturday. My daughter's bedtime is in 2 hours; she and her brothers still need baths, snacks, and the house is a wreck. We...
