Setting Musical Goals for 2019 I used to be a HUGE goal setter—as in, yearly goal setting meetings, checklists, flow charts, five-year plans, ten-year plans, anything and everything related to goals and progress. I loved it all! But between 6
Happy Holidays 2018!
Hello KCRB students and families! I can’t tell you how proud we are of all the musicians who performed at the recitals last month. They were amazing! One of the great perks of our job as music teachers is getting
Dealing with Performance Anxiety
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 & A Few Good Reads
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
Confidence: A Musician’s Mindset
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
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?
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 Practice Tips
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
What is Musicality? Part 3 – Improvising
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
What is Musicality? Part 2 – Rhythm
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,