by Katie Mattix | Aug 1, 2016 | Music Lessons, Parents
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...
by Katie Mattix | May 7, 2016 | 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...
by Katie Mattix | Aug 10, 2015 | Music Lessons, Parents, Performance, Practice, Uncategorized, Workshops
Everyday around the world, parents are nagging kids to practice music, and kids are fighting back, dragging their feet and thinking wistfully about the activities they would rather be doing. I have a secret. It doesn’t have to be that way. Practicing doesn’t have to...
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 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...
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...
