We are coming to the end of the year, which means that it is time to reflect on what has been going on as well as what is yet to […]
Tag: learning to play
Each year, as I teach my students, I see some of the same issues. These are all issues that I have had as well! The issue that I want to […]
The month of August was challenging for me mentally! I decided at the end of last year to start treating my teaching studio more as a business. I have been […]
As those of you how have been following me for a while know, I like to set goals twice a year! Most of us have taken the summer off from […]
So, in my last blog I talked about how financial advice can carry over into the music world. This month I wanted to continue with this theme. Primary Reimbursement – […]
I have seen many bands perform, and have had the chance to perform many times myself. In music, you tend to learn as you go, and sometimes, things (like sound […]
I spent time a couple of weeks in August and September recording a new CD and here are a few things that I was reminded of while practicing: Start slow: […]
It is currently my pleasure to be teaching two Syrian girls who are newcomers to our community. This has been a lovely adventure! The girls did not speak any English when they first came… and yet Music is a Universal Language.
Music festival is over for me for another year. It is always a stressful event for both students and teachers. It is impossible to know what someone else is going […]
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice… I am sure that you have all heard that old chestnut! Sometimes even once you have practiced a difficult passage until […]