Starting Out: Steps to Independence
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
How to Help Your Child Practice at Home
Building a good practice habit it not something kids innately have, it is something learned over time (and something we focus a lot on...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
How to Tell if a Chid Likes Making Music
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Nov 13, 2020
- 2 min
If you can speak, you can sing!
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Encourage a Growth Mindset
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
Progress During a Pandemic
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Mar 11, 2020
- 1 min
Learn to Sight Read
Sight Reading is the ability to play a piece upon first sight, without any practice. Learning to read notes and rhythms are important to...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Mar 4, 2020
- 1 min
The Power of Warm-Ups
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
Let Kids Help to Choose Their Practice Time
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Feb 19, 2020
- 1 min
The Performance Push to the Next Level
In between recitals is a time for experimenting with music and collaborations. Choosing what you would like to play, working with others,...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Feb 12, 2020
- 2 min
I Feel Lost Practicing with my Child
Many parents are not musicians. Because of this some parents do not feel comfortable guiding students in their practice. So what do you...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Feb 2, 2020
- 2 min
It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Some weeks will have daily practice with a lot of rewarding progress. Other weeks you will lose the music books, fight with your child,...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Feb 1, 2020
- 2 min
Progress without Practice
Just because a student is not practicing every day does not mean that they are not making progress. What is the ideal practice schedule?...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 31, 2020
- 1 min
Bust Out of the Routine
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,...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
The Treasure Box!
Never underestimate the power of pure bribery. We have a treasure box that students get to dig into if they complete their practice and...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 29, 2020
- 1 min
It Was Hard, But Now It's Easy!
Applaud students for the time spent playing. Reward them for it, not necessarily for their accuracy. It takes time to learn to critical...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 28, 2020
- 1 min
Keep instruments in sight
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 27, 2020
- 1 min
The Amazing Power of Peer Pressure
Positive Peer Pressure is a wonderful way to motivate kids to practice. They see other's doing something, and they want to do it...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 26, 2020
- 1 min
My Kid HATES To Practice
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...
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Encore Music San Marino
- Jan 25, 2020
- 1 min
Flash Card Fun
Another fantastic practice tool that many people choose to forego are flashcards. It only takes a few minutes to teach kids how to use...
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