Private Voice, Piano, Guitar, Lessons
ADHD is one of the most treatable disorders but is often overlooked. About 5% of children worldwide have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Amongst those who have it, about 40% of children and 90% of adults go undiagnosed and untreated. As a private music instructor, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll encounter students with ADHD. This post […]
You’ve done it! You’ve finished recording your very first album. Congratulations! All of your hard work and music lessons have paid off. Releasing your first album is something that can be confusing for new artists. This guide will take out all of the guess work on how to release your first album by showing you […]
How do piano-lessons give children an edge? Problem solving skills, concentration and self esteem are but a few of the qualities that parents want for their children and piano lessons are one of the best ways to build upon these! This article will show you how piano-lessons give children an edge by building upon these […]
The road to dazzling your friends with your guitar skills begins with finding a guitar teacher. You don’t want to get stuck with the wrong teacher so knowing how to find a good one is going to help you get the most out of your investment. Here is my guide for finding a guitar teacher. What […]
Improve your rhythm skills to make practice easier We all know the importance of consistent practice, so why not make it as easy as possible? A firm grasp of rhythm will lighten up your practice sessions and also make your performances noticeably stronger. Use these 5 tools to improve your rhythm skills make practice easier. […]
StudioK Music Recital What Your opportunity to showcase your hard work! one song per student (three minute maximum) When (Rescheduled to the Backup Date!) Saturday May 22nd recital #1 is 1:00pm – 2:00pm recital #2 is 2:30pm – 3:30pm recital #3 is 4:00pm – 5:00pm updated time slots Where StudioK Music Backyard 5513 Gabriel Drive, […]
We are excited to announce a video performance opportunity for our students! This year we are being creative and planning live video recording session times for each student. We will be preparing a space in our main studio with lighting and high quality gear to make your video look and sound professional. Our goal is […]
Fall is here! Ok, it may still be 90+ degrees everyday and most schools haven’t started yet, but our Fall session started last Monday at StudioK. There’s something invigorating about Fall. The possibilities feel endless and there is a sense of hope and ambition in every student we meet with. They are proving to be resilient […]
As usual, summer is blazing by and we’re already over halfway through with our Summer session! As we set our sights on the new challenges and upcoming victories of the Fall 2020 session, we are excited to be offering classical strings lessons with our new studio teachers Kelsey Meigs and Kevin Goddard! Kelsey has been […]
The new normal of social distancing and face masks sometimes makes it feel like we’ll never be back to regular classes, or in-person recitals where the whole family comes to cheer you on, or even be able to hug our grandparents without worrying. If normal life is stressful, how can we deal with that plus […]
As a concerned teacher, I was relieved when Studio K’s owner, Kalli Vandertop, announced in early March that the studio would close for everyone’s safety. All of us took to Zoom and scheduled online lessons with our students. In the same spirit, I ceased going into homes for music therapy and encouraged my clients to […]
Old Joe Clark Focus “Old Joe Clark” is a US folk tune dating back to the late-19th century. With about 90 stanzas of playful lyrics, it survived oral tradition for several decades before being written down in 1918. Subsequently, it grew in popularity, and is now one of the most commonly heard tunes at bluegrass, […]
Focus “Shecwendsa Bay” is a Canadian tune I once learned from a marvelous fiddle player, April Verch. Unfortunately, having learned it by ear nearly 15 years ago, I do not have original music or recording of the tune. This arrangement is my own based on my memory and adapted variations. As you rehearse, pay careful […]
Timing, Tone, and Intonation: Practice Technique for Musicians I had a fiddle teacher once who focused each lesson on what he called “The Three T’s”: Timing, Tone, and Intonation. These three aspects are important practice techniques for musicians to concentrate on while mastering any instrument from voice to violin. Let’s break them down. Timing Timing […]
I’ll never forget my earliest days of playing. It began when I found my grandmother’s ancient violin stored away under a dresser in a tattered case, and after prying open the rusted clasps, I was overwhelmed by joy and the smell of mothballs. Within the week, after a trip to the violin shop for an […]
Happy Holidays! With Thanksgiving behind us and December holidays just around the corner, stress and scheduling dilemmas are in full swing. It can be a struggle to travel and celebrate during this busy season while still maintaining your practice schedule, never mind staying healthy and sane while doing it. One of the hardest things to […]
Welcome to fall! I’m excited to begin a new session with all of you at StudioK! I’m looking forward to helping you progress toward your goals! This blog will give you some insight as to how you can get the most out of your lessons. Use these practice tips to optimize your time spent at […]
We are so excited for an opportunity for all young local singers to come and practice performing! If you are a singer songwriter you are more than welcome to come to our karaoke event as well. This is a public event for our students and community members – so invite your friends and family!! Location StudioK […]
We know it takes hard work and training to audition for all state choir. So, we are excited to help you prepare and feel confident! Here is a breakdown of what we are planning for the summer: Group Preparation Classes When: Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:30am Where: StudioK Music 5513 Gabriel Drive, Loveland 80538 Price: $10 […]
We have been researching available open mics in the Loveland, Fort Collins area. Our students are preparing set lists and planning to hit as many venues as we can together. We like the power in numbers and group support! Any performers joining us will also benefit from positive critique after their performance. Here’s the dates […]
