Teenagers Need Music Lessons

Teenagers need music lessons? Yes! And here’s why… I don’t have to tell you that middle school is a rough time of life. And high school can be, too. We are the most insecure, awkward, sensitive, and probably smelly in those delightful early teenage...

Why should you take summer music lessons?

It’s almost summer! Hooray! The weather is getting warmer, kids are wearing flip flops, school is almost out and families are gearing up for vacation season. Here’s a big question – Have you thought about summer music lessons? Parents know that kids...

How to Help Your Child Practice Music: Key #3

  Now we know that good music practice comes from being consistent and valuing the incredible power of music practice. Last in our series is… Music practice key #3 You need to come to practicing with the mentality of being a co-learner, not a policeman. We...

How to Help Your Child Practice: Key #2

We learned last week that consistency is the first key to making practice time easier and more effective at your house. Now let’s go a step farther! The second key to successful music practice You, as a parent, need to understand exactly what practicing is, and...

Music Together | Mattix Music Studio

Music Together– We are very excited to offer early childhood music classes at Mattix Music Studio in Sycamore and Western Springs. Music Together training graduates! Ashley, Christine, founder Lily Levinowitz, and Katie Katie, Christine, and Ashley have all gone...