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4 Ways to Practice During Summer Break

School is out! Summer vacation! Yay! It’s all fun and games until we realize that our young musicians will lose their skills if we allow them to dream away their summer holidays. Some families will choose to have the music … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Help Your Child Enjoy Music Lessons

Are you struggling to keep your child interested in lessons? We’ve all read those articles about how important to development musical training can be. As parents, we want to give our children the best opportunities to succeed, but if they … Continue reading

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How to Prepare for a Recital

We are coming up on recital season, and even parents are nervous for their children. Here are a few tips on helping music students succeed. Go over the physical motions of playing for an audience.This includes taking time to teach … Continue reading

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Self Taught vs Being Taught

Q: When my son gets inspired, he goes onto YouTube and learns some songs using the tutorials. Is this ok? I have heard from some teachers that he should stick to his current piano course. A: There are always a … Continue reading

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We wish you a merry Christmas and a healthy 2019!

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3 Reasons Summer Piano Lessons Make Sense

Do your children tend to dream away their summer break? At Home Music’s 10 Lesson Summer Piano Program can help by providing a structured activity that leaves your child with a real sense of accomplishment. No more feeling that the summer … Continue reading

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Parental Involvement During Lessons

Q: What are some of your policies concerning parents’ sitting in on lessons? I understand that some teachers don’t mind having parents’ sitting in during the lesson, but other teachers find that it is distracting to students. A: I really … Continue reading

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Today in Music History, 1932

Radio City Music Hall, dubbed “Showplace of the Nation,” opened its doors in New York City. Originally intended as an opera house, it boasted the world’s largest auditorium at the time, with a capacity of 6,000. Its opening show was … Continue reading

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Music Theory: Second Inversion of a Minor Seventh Chord

Some of our followers were curious to know more about this post. Our friendly teacher Mrs Marie has volunteered to deliver the information. This video may spark more questions about music theory, so please ask us!

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Happy Birthday, Gloria Estefan

Born in Cuba on this day in 1957, Gloria Fajardo grew up in Miami. At the age of 20, she began singing with the Miami Sound Machine. To date, she has sold 80 million records and has won three Grammys. … Continue reading

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