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Piano Tutor or Teacher?–Why You Should Know the Difference

Article by Tony Dunne
If you’re looking for piano lessons, you may be getting pretty confused about the apparent range of available choices on offer, whether you’re looking in your local community or on the internet. One particular area of confusion centers around the use of the words piano ‘tutor’ and ‘teacher‘, words which are often [...]

Kids Music–Repetition and Musical Learning

Article by John Henneberger
Mastering musical concepts often requires much repetition. Repetition of patterns in songs reinforces content and retention of words and melodies. Since all children do not learn in the same way or at the same rate, much repetition using a variety of learning strategies is important. When planning repetition strategies, they should be [...]

Want to Make Your Kid Smarter? Enroll Them in Music Class

article by Flo Karp
It’s no secret that learning to play a music instrument is a beneficial addition to any child’s education but you may be wondering what exactly is enhanced besides the joy of learning to play music. From social skills to academics, music can bring rewards on so many levels, it’s like brain food [...]