By Marc Powell Examinations for music students are becoming more popular each year. These tests can be great to build confidence and give structure for students in their studies. ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall, Piano Guild, NFMC are all examples of organizations who provide assessments for all levels of study. These examinations are also helpful for college bound students, especially those thinking of pursuing a degree in music. The...
Read MoreStudio Helper is getting a new look starting July 1st! You will notice a new logo and colors. We've also redone our main website and blog. The software has not changed beyond the regular feature updates and colors. We are working harder than ever to maintain and improve Studio Helper for our users. Thank you for the continued support and keep an eye out for...
Read MoreBy Julia Kossuth Often in playing the piano, it is so easy to drift into less-than-healthy habits of playing and posture. Especially with my older students, I try to help them think through and mentally engage with what their body is doing while they play beyond just getting the music learned. The first thing I remind my students to do is to make sure their bench is...
Read MoreBy Julia Kossuth Although I give mainly elementary school kids piano lessons, I'm always excited when an adult student would like to start piano lessons. Whether they are brand new to playing or rusty after years away from the piano, working with an adult is so much fun and adds nice variety to any studio. Because our adults are busy and often can't commit to a lesson...
Read MoreWe have added a new security feature which blocks users from accessing their studio when an incorrect password is entered ten (10) times. We hope you understand that this is to protect you, our valued clients from having your accounts compromised. To ensure that this does not happen, below are some tips. -Click the reset password link below the log in information. If this does not work, please...
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