Recitals and concerts abound at schools, churches and private lesson studios. With a little guidance, you can make these performing opportunities positive experiences for your child.
Dec 192010
Music Practice and Performance Tips
Tips to improve music practice and performance skills.
Scoot Back! You’re Sitting Too Close to the Piano!
Piano Famous Fixes
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Jan 102010
I say this a lot to my students – every day! You've gotta have enough space between you and the piano or keyboard in order to maintain good playing posture.
Keep your hands tall!
Piano Famous Fixes
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Dec 122009
For my piano students, many of you have heard me say this as your wrists sagged below the keys.
Dec 082009
I worked college summers at a hardware store, The Big Tool Box. They hired our 5-piece rock band, Hott Mustard, to play outdoors in the garden center during a Saturday sale. Our drummer was set up on plywood over a pond in the amphitheater – yikes!! During the break-down in 'Wild West' (Escape Club), our [Read more …]
Do You Have Your Notebook?
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Dec 052009
To get the most out of private music lessons, BE PREPARED! Always bring your music and any other materials your teacher asks you to have for your lessons.