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
Were Your Childhood Music Lessons Worth It?
Do you ever wonder if it was worth it? The hours spent in lessons. The time wasted at the piano when you didn't feel like practicing.
A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music -Part 2 (Spooky Music)
For centuries, composers have been scaring the breeches off their audiences with spooky music. Some pieces depict horrifying tales, and some
The Why, What and How of Listening to the Suzuki Repertoire
Listening is the number one thing you can do as a parent to make your child learn quickly and easily. Without listening, you’re not learning
A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music- Part 1
Classical music can be the perfect starting point for connecting with your kids. But the sheer volume of classical music makes it difficult
Why I Play the Viola- Emily Hiemstra
I was inspired to start playing after my family went on vacation to the east coast. After hearing a night of incredible fiddle music, I was
Why Your Child Should Play the Cello
There's a reason why we're sort of cello-happy these days. Cello is trending UP, and it's not really surprising considering the
Why I Play the Cello- Sarah Steeves
As my cello and I travel around Toronto on the TTC, one of the questions I’m often asked is how long I’ve been playing. And I love telling p
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,
