How to Raise a Music-Lover
From the time my son could stand at the side of the coffee table, he was a self-proclaimed music lover. Never mind the fact that he couldn&
Best Gifts for Musical Kids
It's shopping season, and nothing feels better than finding the perfect gift for the musical child in your life. Read on for my top gif
Music Lessons are Supposed to be Hard
We post a lot of pictures of happy children smiling sweetly at the camera while sitting at the piano or holding their instrument. But truth
Developing Empathy Through Group Music Lessons
"You play your personality," a good friend of mine often says. In all my years of playing the violin professionally, I have never
Finding Time to Practice in the Frenzy of Family Life
Let me preface this by saying that practicing violin with my four-year-old daughter usually happens while my three-year-old repeatedly tackl
How to Practice to Get the Most From a Music Lesson
Too often, when I ask a student how they've practiced a piece, they reply with a confused look and a fumbled answer. "I played it,
Five Tips to Make Practicing More Fun
Look, I get it. I am a mom of a Suzuki violin kid, as well as a music teacher with private piano students of my own. NO ONE enjoys...
Practicing With My 3 Year Old
Initially I thought practice time with my daughter would be a much shorter version of my own violin practice. Turns out I was 100% wrong.
How to Not Make Your Kids Hate Music
You want your child to enjoy their music lessons and have a skill that will bring them enjoyment for the rest of their lives. But how?
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Adult Music Lessons: Too Late to Learn?
Here's what to expect if you start an instrument later in life:
1. You won't sound good right away. Part of what children learn in m
