Everyone procrastinates, even the most seasoned musicians. Whether it’s the internet, a good TV show or even your favorite artist’s new album, there are endless ways to put off music practice for later. It can be beneficial to procrastinate once in a while, especially when you get stuck in a rut. Returning to a piece with a fresh mind and a new outlook can do wonders to your progress. However, procrastinating too often can turn into a bad habit.

For a well-rounded performance, don’t neglect the importance of expression, body language and stage presence. Find out some helpful tips that will improve your interpretation of pieces, projecting confidence, how you interact with the audience and so much more: Introducing Yourself & Audience Interaction One crucial step that many performers forget to prioritize is a good introduction. It’s essential that the audience is visually engaged from the very moment you step on stage. Before you begin your piece, smile and establish eye contact with other smiling faces you see in the crowd. Introduce yourself using a relaxed and warm voice....

Everyone agrees that learning any skill or gaining expertise requires as much practice as you can possibly get. However, research has shown that it’s not just the frequency of practice that matters, but the quality of practice as well. This same study by K. Ericsson, a psychologist from Florida State University, has led to the strong belief that an expert performance is mainly due to expert practice and not “natural talent.” This view is called Deliberate Practice and it is steadily gaining fans of all ages and skill levels. What is Deliberate Practice? If you’ve ever felt discouraged because you felt that you’re...

Stumbling upon a great website that features the daily routines of famous creative people and seeing how different their schedules are makes it easy to realize that there’s no magic formula to artistic success.

Whether your little tyke attends a general music appreciation class or learns actual techniques, she’ll benefit a lot from the exposure to music. The majority of children absolutely adore music and many studies have shown that it enhances their lives by a great deal.

The highlight of our summer is always these fun events at Busboys and Poets and the Strathmore Mansion. We love to see our students’ hard work pay off with these thrilling performances… And performing in these great venues isn’t bad either! Our showcases feature students of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience: some students are pre-professionals honing their skills while others are performing in public for the very first time. This always keeps the show interesting and exciting! If you haven’t performed with us yet, will we see you make your debut next time? Save the Date! Thursday, December 17th...

As you’re shopping for supplies to get ready for the brand new school year, it’s important to consider what you or your child need to be ready for music programs. There’s no denying that there are countless benefits of having music classes in our schools so make the most of this opportunity! Missing equipment or incomplete supplies can frazzle any musician, so being prepared is a must! When a music student arrives to class with everything she needs, it lends a certain focus and confidence that will keep her zeroed in on the lessons at hand. What’s on your list of necessities for music...

Popular opinion states that there are several benefits to music education, but is there truth to that statement? Several studies have been done to prove the link between learning music and increased brain activity. While we generally think that the act of learning how to play an instrument or sing well is beneficial for children, it provides more perks than you expect. One study has shown that children who received a minimum of three years of music training outperformed their peers and showed enhanced verbal ability and non-verbal reasoning skills. This involves analyzing and comprehending visual data, such as understanding...