Summer is almost here! Once school breaks for the year, it's tempting to throw all routine out of the window and just relax for 3 months...

In the previous blog entry, I discussed the first steps to mastering a piece of music fully, including listening closely to the music and...

Recently in a lesson, I had a student express uncertainty as to whether or not he should perform. Both his parent and I were firmly in...

When you think of practicing piano, guitar, violin, or any instrument, what do you think of as the first step? If you're like most...

It often happens over the course of years of playing and practicing an instrument, but it's so gradual, it's easy to miss the signs that...

I found this this week on Facebook, and couldn't resist sharing. As we begin a new year, and get back on track (or get started for the...