Happy Fall KCRB students and families! This month, I want to talk about MEMORIZING MUSIC. For some musicians, having to memorize music can cause a panic attack! For others is seems to come easily. How I go about it has evolved
Memorizing Music
Karren got her Masters!
This month, I get to brag on our own Karren Schiele–in May, Karren completed her Masters of Music and Worship degree! We are SO proud of her! I interviewed Karren to hear more about her experience while getting the
Spring Recitals 2019
KC Rock Band & Guitar hosts two recitals are year, and our spring ones are just around the corner! Recitals are free and open to the public, so come check out what our amazing students have been up to this
Backing off on the goals…
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
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