It takes time for any budding musician to be able to work on their own. At the beginning the guidance of the teacher is so important for...

Building a good practice habit it not something kids innately have, it is something learned over time (and something we focus a lot on...

The number one reason parents stop lessons is, "My child is not practicing, if they won't practice they can't do lessons. I think music...

You may have heard the saying; ‘if you can speak, you can sing’. You might have brushed it off or scoffed at the knowledge that you’re...

When it comes to musical ability some people may fall into the trap of believing someone is either born with natural talent, or not. This...

I have noticed a big trend in my student's during the Covid-19 crisis- they are getting better at playing their instruments! Their lives...

Sight Reading is the ability to play a piece upon first sight, without any practice. Learning to read notes and rhythms are important to...

Learning how to warm-up at the beginning of music practice is a great second step (after you build a daily habit of playing!) Here are...

Offer kids choices for when they are going to practice. Create a plan and allow them to have some input. With young kids I find allowing...

In between recitals is a time for experimenting with music and collaborations. Choosing what you would like to play, working with others,...

Many parents are not musicians. Because of this some parents do not feel comfortable guiding students in their practice. So what do you...

Some weeks will have daily practice with a lot of rewarding progress. Other weeks you will lose the music books, fight with your child,...

Just because a student is not practicing every day does not mean that they are not making progress. What is the ideal practice schedule?...

Sometimes you need to simply bust out of your routine and take a break. Spend some time reviewing old pieces that you loved to play,...

Never underestimate the power of pure bribery. We have a treasure box that students get to dig into if they complete their practice and...

Applaud students for the time spent playing. Reward them for it, not necessarily for their accuracy. It takes time to learn to critical...

Want your kids to play music more? Don't pack up their instruments when they are done practicing, find a place to leave them out! The...

Positive Peer Pressure is a wonderful way to motivate kids to practice. They see other's doing something, and they want to do it...

Just because students don't like to practice does not mean that they don't like playing an instrument. I always say that the rule of...

Another fantastic practice tool that many people choose to forego are flashcards. It only takes a few minutes to teach kids how to use...