by Vincent Miele | Dec 10, 2015 | Music Learners |
When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What’s going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians’...
by Chris Salter | Mar 8, 2015 | Music Learners |
Not many kids or adults enjoy practicing scales and boring drills. But if you want to get better, practicing is a must. Think about baseball players. They don't make it to the major leagues without hours and hours of practice to improve their skills and play at the...
by Chris Salter | Aug 29, 2014 | Music Learners |
When it comes to learning how to play the piano there are many myths or should I say "reasons" that prevent many from taking action and getting piano lessons. Here are the 9 most common ones that I keep hearing over and over. Myth #1 "I'm Just a Beginner, I Don't Need...
by Chris Salter | Mar 24, 2014 | Music Learners |
So you've made the decision that you would like to send your child (or children) to piano lessons. Great decision. However, maybe money is tight. Or maybe you are (as are many parents these days) concerned about spending your hard earned money in the right places. ...
by Vincent Miele | Jan 17, 2014 | Music Learners |
Your child is showing signs of musical talent. Who should make the decision about kids and music lessons, the parent or the child? Most people will say the adult. The child does not know enough to know what is good for them yet. Actually, there are three different...
by Chris Salter | Jan 10, 2014 | Music Learners |
Why Music Education Is Changing I believe that music education as we know it is changing profoundly. The change has already begun, and it is already causing bewilderment and frustration for a great many music teachers. But it is also creating tremendous new...
