During the holiday season, everyone is encouraged to live the old adage of giving rather than receiving. For musicians and performers, sharing their talents is a great way to spread cheer and give back to the community and those who need it. No matter your background, there are multiple ways to volunteer your time and...
Happy New Year! Whether you’ve toiled away in 2020 or are just getting started, the new year means the same thing: take a look at where you are and where you’re going. Although everyone’s musical journey is unique, we can all benefit from goal setting. To help you kick off 2021 on the right foot,...
Music recitals are a vital part of the performing arts world and students who take part in them often consider the events to be the highlight of their experience. Giving effective performances is an important skill that participants will learn, but students will do best if they are encouraged to join and not forced. Despite...
As lifetime music students, it’s important to keep striving to improve with each year that passes. While working on and improving musical abilities is a bit of a vague resolution to set, here are a few suggestions that you can choose from: Learn To Practice Better Setting aside more time to practice may be a...
When the holidays approach, music more often than not plays an important part in the lives of many people more so than it does during the other months of the year. Classic and modern holiday tunes fill the streets and shops, school recitals and choir performances are held, and so many more community events allow...
Traveling during the holidays can be made even more musical by visiting beautiful cities that are perfect for music lovers. From the timeless grace of classical Vienna to the rock and roll home of the blues in Memphis, take a look at some holiday destinations that are best known for their musical heritage, historical venues and...
Throughout our years as DC’s neighborhood music school, we have been regular witnesses to how much happiness music brings to people of all ages and backgrounds. Seeing the smiles of students who play new pieces, gain more confidence with their talents or see a marked improved in their skills makes us feel a joy that can’t...
Back to school shopping is in full force but if you haven’t shopped for music supplies yet – it’s not too late! Whether your child is taking music lessons in school, or you’re returning to music as an adult, it’s the perfect time to make sure that all the essentials necessary to succeed within the...
Student Showcases provide an awesome benchmark to help our teachers plan their instruction, and also give our students a wonderful sense of pride in their accomplishments. We’re so impressed each and every time with the bravery, poise, artistry, and passion that our students bring to the stage. The Summer 2016 Showcases were no exception! From...
Summer break is a highlight of many a kid’s (and adult’s!) life. Having no school means no assignments, projects or needing to wake up early every weekday. This doesn’t mean all learning should stop, however. Continuing music lessons throughout the summer makes a huge difference with progress. Not only is it much easier to work...
