Why are Recitals Important?
It was Crescendo Class day. Two students had been absent the previous week and had forgotten that they we were performing for one another that day. I let them know it was fine and that they could just be audience members since they hadn't especially prepared....
Reality Check- consider before you sign up for music lessons
You hear someone play or sing masterfully and are INSPIRED! They make it look so easy, that's hard to imagine the thousands of hours they've put into developing their skills. "I want to do that too!" Piano lessons! or "I'm going to take voice lessons!" You agree to...
It’s Not Too Late
For some reason, I’ve always felt older than I really am. Maybe it’s because I’m the oldest in my family. And then I married a guy 3 years younger than me. Even his oldest sibling is still 2 years my junior. Seriously, it’s a sure fire way to always feel old. ...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing the Right Song
Has your child been wooed by the thought of performing onstage? The lights, the microphone, the applause? It all look so glamorous and exciting! But when an amateur takes the stage for the first time, it can be big shock! ...
7 Essentials of summer piano practice
There are a million other fun things to be involved with during summer vacation. So, even though many kids are home more in the summer, less piano playing happens! Summer vacation can be a great time to relax from the rigors of the school year schedule, and I...
10 Ways to Help Kids Sing Better
... regardless of your talent or experience! It seems that kids are natural born singers, aren’t they? I have vivid memories of my oldest son as a toddler, dressed in every piece of warrior costume he owned, plus cowboy boots, standing on our bilco...