My Journey to Violinist- Rebecca Lane
I didn't start on the violin. My musical journey started long before formal lessons began, with my sister being enrolled in group piano...
A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music- Part 3 (Music That Tells a Story)
While generally, all classical music is good for kids to listen to, some has been written expressly for children. In particular, programmat
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
Taking Notes in Music Lessons
After attending your child’s music lesson, you leave the studio and head to the car. You unlock the car and load child and violin into...
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
