by Dan Mattix | Jan 20, 2015 | Music Lessons, Practice
As we’re in the midst of the school year, you may be finding that practice time is getting to be more of a challenge. “Why does it have to be so hard to get my kid to practice?” you might ask. I’m a new parent, so I’m definitely no...
by Dan Mattix | Jan 19, 2015 | Memory, Music Lessons, Practice
Memorize music…?! Have you heard any murmurings at home about how students have to memorize music for their recital? Do your kids wonder why they’re put through this herculean effort? Well, those are good questions! Let’s look to Niccolo, Franz, and...
by Dan Mattix | Dec 27, 2014 | Band, Music Lessons, Orchestra
“Why should I send her to private music lessons? My daughter is in her school band.” A fair question—one you yourself may have asked. My daughter is learning how to play her instrument in band or orchestra class—doesn’t that setting provide sufficient...
