The night before your recital, particularly if you tend to have performance anxiety, can be a rather nerve-wracking evening. What are some ways to help prepare yourself for the performance? Check out the following do’s and don’ts as you look forward to the big day: Do Not… Stay up late with friends, watching movies, reading books, talking, etc. You d ...
Did you know that musicians have a bigger corpus callosum than non-musicians? The corpus callosum is the part of our brains that connects the right hemisphere to the left. It allows both sides to communicate with each other, and is responsible for eye movement and helping us maintain our balance. It also holds the largest amount of white matter in t ...
When a child’s school already offers music as part of its regular curriculum, some may wonder what the point is in paying for private lessons. Are there really any added benefits from taking private lessons in addition to music class? While music class definitely impacts a child’s development, private lessons offer so much more than any school musi ...
We found an article recently that We absolutely loved. It talked very directly about what a parent should say to a child after a performance. Contrary to what you might expect, what you say to your child after they perform is almost more important than what you say before! Why? It’s because your words create a lasting memory for them, and can either ...
Clickety, Clickety, Clickety…it’s similar to nails on a chalkboard, just a little bit worse. For any piano teacher, the sound of nails clicking on the keys as a student plays ranks as one of the worst sounds known to man. Maybe that’s a bit extreme, but you get the picture. In truth, nail length is more than just your instructor’s personal preferen ...
Some great insights from our friends at Teach Piano Today … 1. Recitals provide a tangible goal to work towards. In having a set date and a pre-planned performance selection, your child learns how to manage their practice time and what it feels like to polish and perfect a piece. 2. Recitals provide an opportunity to feel successful. Learning the pi ...
Born: March 1, 1810 Died: October 17, 1849 Nationality: Polish Musical Period: Romantic Frederic Chopin was born outside Warsaw, Poland in 1810. His mother introduced him to the piano at age 6, and he started composing at age 7. In fact, he gave his first concert at age 8! Frederic was indeed a child prodigy and because of his great potential, his pare ...
Who can use this: any age What does it help you develop: a love for learning your favorite songs! Where is it available: Apple Store only Cost: FREE (or pay for an upgraded package of your choices) Inspiration goes a long way in learning an instrument. This app is the perfect way that your child, a grandparent, friend, or even yourself can learn popula ...
Consider two different places in your mind. The first place is a room that’s dark, small, and lonely. It’s a place that is cluttered with all different kinds of things with little space to even think or focus. Now imagine a room that is well-light with maybe some natural light, and spacious for not only you but some friends as well. It’s also well ...
