

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


The Process Is The Point
It's been an interesting year so far, and now that summer is winding down, I'm sure parents everywhere are missing the familiar rout


Shout Out To The Parents!
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Jobs - these great men all had one thing in common. Can you guess what it might be? If you gue


Winter Guitar and Piano Recital Announcement
We're happy to announce that the winter guitar and piano recital has been set! Here are the details: Time: Saturday, February 23rd at 3p


Should Parents Stay In The Studio?
If you're new to Summit Academy of Music, you might notice that we have a policy of requiring parents in the room during the lesson. The


Why Music?
I found this post on Facebook this week and couldn't resist sharing. Music is a science. Music is mathematical. Music is a foreign langu


Practice For Mastery, Part 2
Once we've gotten the technique of the piece and can play all the notes well, we're done, right? There is a temptation to think that


Practice For Mastery, Part 1
When you think of practicing piano, guitar, violin, or any instrument, what do you think of as the first step? If you're like most peopl


6 Things To Consider Before Your First Music Lesson
Thinking about enrolling your child in music lessons? Great! Playing an instrument is such a wonderful creative expression, and teaches chil


6 Ways To Stay Musical This Summer
Summer is almost here! Once school breaks for the year, it's tempting to throw all routine out of the window and just relax for 3 months