I don’t know about you, but I’m impatient. In many areas of my life, I don’t want to be patient, I want results NOW! For […]
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Back when I took piano lessons, I pretty much all the time wanted to be over and done with practicing so that I could move […]
What Happens When Plans Change?
As I’m typing this post, my thermostat says that it is 60 degrees in the house. My fingers are cold. I have a fire in […]
Quality over Quantity in practicing?
I may possible ruffle some feathers, and possibly contradict myself, as I’ve got a challenge for my students to practice longer than I do this […]
Consistency And Regularity in Practice
Normally, I’ll have parents ask me how much students should practice. My somewhat sarcastic answer is “24 hours a day”. The reality is that isn’t […]
Setting Musical Goals
Recently, I had the opportunity to read Jon Acuff’s book “All It Takes Is a Goal”. I’ve been a fan of his for years, and […]
Practice Brings Progress
Happy New Year! You may have noticed that on the website header, it now reads “Practice Brings Progress”. That’s the studio focus for 2024. You’ve […]
5 Tips to Master the Piano
There are plenty of things necessary to master the piano, but here’s my 5 tips to master the piano. Learn how to practice correctly. […]
Getting Back into Routine!
Yes, I first need to start with an apology. I’ve been a bit silent. Between getting my studio filled and “fall” lessons started (It doesn’t […]
Parents make the difference!
After being a child and taking piano lessons, learning how to practice, and then becoming a music educator, as well as a parent myself, I […]