by volcom2278 | May 27, 2020 | Blog
Studio 5 Contributor, Kiersten Blanchard shares some super fun and creative ideas for you! If you have experienced the daily battle of trying to get a child to practice an instrument, you know it can mount to a conflict resembling World War III. If just thinking about...
by volcom2278 | May 27, 2020 | Blog
This is a great article and list that Joy Morin has put together from Color In My Piano I’ll be the first one to admit: memorizing music does not come easily to me. I really have to work at it, and it takes a lot of time. Over the past couple of years, I have been...
by volcom2278 | May 27, 2020 | Blog
For those of you who are not aware of what Federation is, Let me first tell you that Federation is NOT a competition. The Federation of Music Clubs is a non-profit organization and has been around for over 100 years and promotes American Music. Federation holds...
by volcom2278 | May 27, 2020 | Blog
Best (and WORST!) Ways of PracticingThe following contribution comes from Louise Mann. The Top 10 Best Ways to Practice1. Play at a speed (tempo) that allows for accuracy and no fumbles, frustration, or stops and starts.2. Step 1.3. Continue to repeat Step...
by volcom2278 | May 27, 2020 | Blog
It has taken me years to come to grips with this, but I think I am finally ready to admit it and begin the healing process—I was a victim of involuntary music lessons. Yes, that’s right, my mean, unbending parents forced me (against my will) to learn the essential...
by volcom2278 | May 27, 2020 | Blog
This article can be found at this blog address: Musical ResourcesAnd here’s a note for piano parents who aren’t necessarily musicians themselves: One sure-fire way to tell if your kid is practicing correctly is to notice whether he or she keeps playing the...
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