by Dan Mattix | Aug 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dan Mattix | Aug 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dan Mattix | Jan 29, 2015 | Music Lessons, Performance
As we get close to recital season, you may be wondering why performing matters at all. Some parents are afraid their kids might crumble under the pressure, some adult students are wondering why they got themselves into this, and most students are just plain excited....
by Dan Mattix | Jan 29, 2015 | Music Together
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...
by Dan Mattix | Jan 21, 2015 | Music Lessons, Practice
“Try to be a lazy violinist!” Yesterday I told my student Adam that what he really needs to play his piece well is to be a lazy violinist. His eyes bugged out and he definitely could not believe what I just said. Yep, he needs to be more...
