By Jamey Mann A commonly over looked aspect of learning an instrument is performing. Often new students will feel insecure about their playing, feel like they are never ready, may be prone to stage fright, or some teachers may not offer their students performance opportunities. Lack of performing can be detrimental to learning an instrument because it takes away one of the main goals of making...
Read MoreBy Wayne Estes Do your students get frustrated when they practice to a metronome? Years ago, when I first began teaching some part-time lessons to friend’s kids I did not have a home or studio to teach in, so I taught in each students home, driving from house to house. This gave me a bunch of great experience in seeing the family dynamic and it created some...
Read MoreBy Alyssa Cowell Music lessons are a valuable tool for developing growing minds, honing fine motor skills, finding a creative outlet for self-expression, and a myriad other personal benefits for young and old alike. Families who sign up for music lessons are making an investment in their child’s education, and should make sure they are getting the most out of that investment: Music Theory as a part...
Read MoreOur interview with Neighborhood Music Stapleton of USA SH: Tell us about your studio. We offer private and group lessons in 9 instruments and both in home and in studio lessons. We are centrally located in Denver. In addition to private lessons we also offer summer camps, after school programs, and workshops. SH: What is your experience, and the style you teach? We teach a multitude of methods and customize...
Read MoreOur interview with The Centre for Musical Minds of USA SH: Tell us about your studio. The Centre for Musical Minds is an Internationally recognized Music School with two campuses in the Dallas metroplex, and an online learning option. We have some great music teacher resources on our website that may be useful for others: http://www.centreformusicalminds.org/resources/ SH: What is your experience, and the style you teach? Our music teachers...
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