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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a growing musician, I always seek to find balance and get results in whatever music projects I’m working on. Uninspiring moments can get in the way of our growth. I think that it is important that we musicians are always finding ways to enjoy the process of growing. Here are a few ideas for […]
5 Rules to live by for practicing: 1. Practice it, don’t perform it. I like to view practice as an environment where I’m totally in control. It is my time to work on what I think is most important for the day. I will often start with something that I am least familiar with, such […]
So – why should you take private music lessons?? The benefits of learning a musical instrument are vast to say the least; from stress relief to improved brain power, whether you are a child or an adult, learning a musical instrument is in everyone’s best interest! Here are some interesting reasons why YOU should […]
Motivational Tips for Practicing When people go to a concert to hear a musical performance, they are left marveling at the talent and uniqueness that the performers display and can only wonder to themselves how such a display artistic mastery and confidence could ever be brought to fruition. These performances can spark within the […]
