New Year, New You - No More Excuses! :)
Is consistent practice in the age of COVID even possible? I would argue that it's more possible now than ever before! In recent months o
What To Consider When Choosing A Teacher
For those deciding to start their children's formal piano, guitar, or violin instruction, choosing a Suzuki instructor should be informed...
Online Music Lessons: The New Normal
It's been about a month since beginning this online music lesson adventure, and honestly, I'm impressed at how easy this transition
Musician Wen Learns To Play The Lute
A long time ago there was a musician who could charm birds and fish into dancing with his music. A lute player named Wen from the Kingdom of
S l o w i n g D o w n
How many times in your guitar or piano lesson have you heard your instructor say, "Let's slow this passage down a bit?" You m
A PSA: The Power Of Routine
As the school year begins and we settle into a new, likely busier routine, time seems like it's becoming scarcer. We now have after...
Trust In The Process
Nearly every day, I walk through an apple orchard to get some exercise with my dog. It's a wonderfully rejuvenating practice that helps
Summer Music Camps - Now's The Time!
At a Suzuki Institute, your child can get specialized attention on their specific instrument and can make friends with and learn from others
Why Perform?
Recently in a lesson, I had a student express uncertainty as to whether or not he should perform. Both his parent and I were firmly in favor
Time To Rock! A Step-By-Step For Recital Prep
Why do we practice performing? To get better at it, of course! Live performance is another set of skills just like scales or arpeggios. We p
