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Push Them Out of the Comfort Zone

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Marie

Both my parents worked outside the home. My mother used to be an editor for the local newspaper. I took advantage of her editing skills to spruce up my school assignments. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s not easy being the music teacher’s children, … 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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Acoustic or Digital?

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Marie

Many piano teachers will answer plainly and strongly, “Acoustic, all the way.” I have a different attitude which is totally biased. In the 80s, my parents bought an acoustic upright for my brothers and me to learn piano. They didn’t … Continue reading →

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Preparing to Play Piano

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Marie

Piano teachers don’t just teach music. We teach posture and coordination, resilience and confidence. These life skills can be learned in other activities such as ballet or karate, but do you notice that playing an instrument, unlike ballet or karate, … 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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Self Taught vs Being Taught

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Marie

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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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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Parental Involvement During Lessons

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Marie

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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