As kids, playing was essential to life. Playing outside, playing sports, playing video games, playing hide and seek and many more. Outside of music, mine […]
The Practice Triangle: How Teachers, Parents, and Students Build Music Lesson Success Together
Building Better Music Practice Habits: Lessons from TMTA 2025 I just returned from the Texas Music Teachers Association Conference, and my mind is bursting with […]
How to Use a Metronome to Master Fast Pieces
The Challenge of Speed Playing a single note repeatedly at high speed, like Peter Bence’s world record, is one thing—but playing multiple notes or […]
5 Love Songs for Beginners on Piano
Love songs have a special place in music, evoking deep emotions and creating memorable moments. If you’re a beginner pianist looking for romantic tunes to […]
How did you do with your January Goals?
January always feels like a fresh start—a time to set goals, dream big, and create plans for the year ahead. Whether you’re focused on personal […]
How To Balance Practice with Homework and Other Activities
As a parent, you’ve likely heard the age-old complaint: “I don’t have time!” Between school, extracurricular activities, homework, and family time, finding a way to […]
Overcoming the “I Don’t Want to Practice” Blues
As a music teacher or parent, you’ve probably encountered the dreaded phrase, “I don’t want to practice!” It’s a universal struggle for students of all […]
Top 3 Habits of Successful Music Students
Habits. These are things that we naturally do, whether positive or negative. What is the first thing you do when you wake up? More than […]
Overcoming Beginner Struggles in Music
You’ve got your child startedd with music lessons. Awesome! There’s a lot of initial excitement and things usually start out very well…until a wall gets […]
How to Set Achievable Practice Goals
Whether you’re a budding pianist, a seasoned singer, or a beginner trumpet player, setting clear and achievable practice goals is essential to making consistent progress […]