Dealing with Performance Anxiety Guess what!! Recitals are just around the corner! Are you nervous to perform? Afraid of the audience or making a mistake? You aren’t alone. Here are some things to remember as you get ready for your
Stretches for Musicians – Stay Healthy and Play Longer! It may not occur to people how important stretches can be for musicians, but they are necessary considering the repetitive movements and motor skills required for playing. Each instrument has unique
This month’s article is by Sara Jenkins, one of our incredible piano teachers! Enjoy! Confidence: A Musician’s Mindset “I can’t!” “That’s too hard!” “I’ll never be able to play as well as_____.” I’ve heard a few of those sentences from
Expand your listening – World Music I listen to music 90% of the time I’m in the car…and the radio rotation is getting boring! For a little variety this summer, I’m making a project of listening to more music
Why do we teach music? Hello there! Lately I’ve been musing over the deeper reasons our music school exists. To teach music lessons to the citizens of Kansas City, of course! But there is something more I’m trying to pinpoint,
Summer Music Practice Tips & Ideas Hello Musicians! This month, we’re going to take a break from our series on musicality to look at some practical and fun practice tips to help you (or your child) have a wonderful summer
Components of Musicality – Part 3 – Improvising Here we are on month three of inspecting different components of musicality—what does it mean to be musical? This month, let’s dive into the world of improvising. Improvising is
Components of Musicality – Part 2 – Rhythm For a few months we are looking at what goes into making a person “musical”. Last month we explored singing in tune. This month, let’s dive into RHYTHM. Rhythm is strong,
Components of Musicality – Part 1 What makes a good musician? Is it just playing the right notes? Thankfully, no! There are so many dimensions to being a musician, and for the next few months we will explore them.
Hello Everyone! Right now I’m researching Christmas music and holiday concerts, but it is 52 degrees outside. I’m not quite in the Christmas mood yet, which is very unusual for me. I’m usually the earliest and longest Christmas celebrator I