Category Archives: Motivation

Making Better Practice

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Marie

Does practice really make perfect? It certainly makes progress when executed properly, so the saying ought to be, “Proper practice makes progress,” I think. Summertime is typically a season in which we start our new practice goals with energy but … Continue reading →

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Performance Fail: I Forgot My Recital Piece!

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Marie

I was thirteen, playing a memorized, four-minute piece at the Dade County Auditorium. I thought that I was well-prepared, but a minute into my piece, I forgot where my hands were supposed to go! Uh-oh. I took my hands off the … Continue reading →

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Bigger Bang for the Buck

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Marie

Many parents want to be reassured that they are not wasting their money on music lessons, so they ask me how often should students practice their instruments. Though there really is no hard and fast answer, I do tend to … Continue reading →

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4 Ways to Practice During Summer Break

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Marie

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

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Marie

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

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Marie

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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3 Reasons Summer Piano Lessons Make Sense

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Marie

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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Getting Ahead During the Summer

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Marie

Summertime is a great time to get ahead in piano lessons. While everyone is lounging about, a child can keep his language and mathematics skills strong and even hone his motor skills by taking piano lessons. One or two lessons … Continue reading →

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“Bow Wow Wow” from James Bastien Piano Course

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Marie

Please enjoy this video of one of our young students’ playing a duet with Mrs Marie.

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Piano Recitals in Miami

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Marie

It’s the beginning of the school year and time to start thinking about recitals. Recitals? Yes! Christmas is right around the corner in the world of performing arts, and preparations are being made. Ask your child to start thinking about … Continue reading →

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