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
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
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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7 Common Questions About the Suzuki Method (and why it's the best way to teach little musicians)
I've been mentioning the Suzuki method quite a bit in recent posts, so I thought it was time to address some common questions about this
The Best Age to Start Music Lessons
I struggle to give a definitive answer when asked by a parent when to enroll their child in music lessons. The truth is, it depends on seve
How to Choose a Musical Instrument For Your Child
It can be a bit overwhelming. My daughter is still consistently inconsistent that her favourite colour is purple one week, pink the next.
