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Give the Gift the Music
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Singing Through the Ages: How Vocal Training Changes as You Grow
It’s crucial to understand the profound connection between aging and voice in singing. The human voice represents our most intimate instrument, deeply affected by voice changes with age through every life stage. As our bodies tell unique stories, aging voice changes create distinct vocal signatures that demand specialized attention. Vocal
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How to Find the Right Vocal Coach: Cost, Expectations, and What to Look For
The search for a vocal coach can feel overwhelming, but my experience shows this investment pays off tremendously for serious
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The Psychology of Singing: How Confidence Impacts Your Vocal Performance
The intricate relationship between singing psychology and vocal performance has been a focal point of research and discussion among vocal
How to Effectively Teach Music Lessons
Praise more than Critique
I’ve noticed that the more I correct a student’s mistakes, the more discouraged they become.
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Giving more Detailed Instructions Help Improve Students Practice
I have found that giving a estimated time to practice may not be sufficient to
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My New Ergonomic Studio Set Up
When you’re teaching music for several hours a day, comfort isn’t just a luxury—it’s a
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Patience Goes Far When Giving Piano and Voice Lessons
When teaching children especially. patience is key. Sometimes the student has difficulty registering a concept or correction and no matter how many repetitions, he/she is still “not getting it.” So what do you do? Past history has taught me that you can’t expect the same results if you’re teaching the same way The solution is to change it up or take a break and come back to it. There’s no benefit in having two people frustrated especially me as a
Listen to Your Students
Music is about listening—and as teachers, it’s just as important to listen to our students as it is to listen to the music itself. In my 11 years of teaching, I’ve learned that students communicate not only through their words but also through what goes unsaid. Their progress often reflects how attuned I am to their needs and how I respond to them. Students thrive when teachers affirm them, tune into their moods, and remain sensitive to their learning styles.
Let it Go!
As a music instructor with over 12 years of teaching experience, I’ve realized that my natural tendency is to correct students right away when they play the wrong note, miscount a rhythm, or miss a phrase. While this may help prevent bad habits, it doesn’t always produce the best long-term results. Jumping in too quickly can actually take away the student’s ownership of their learning. I’ve discovered that giving them space to “figure it out” on their own fosters problem-solving
The Art of Tuning In
At the beginning of a lesson, I always try to tune into my students before “teaching.” I have found it to be essential in setting the tone for the rest of the lesson. A simple question as in, “How are you doing?” Or following up on an interest they have, a special event or just even giving a compliment can go a long way. Based on how the student responds, I can read the mood of the student ie. if
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I’m so thankful to have a business that has kept running well during the pandemic. By taking lessons, each one of you have allowed my business to stay alive and thrive. I’m thankful to every one of my students and their families. Take a moment to reflect on what you’re grateful for and see you next week!
Compliment Your Students
I notice the power of compliments. As teachers, my default is to point out what the student can improve on. That’s just my job right?! However, what I’ve found is that if I’m doing so much constructive feedback without complimenting, the student may just think they are doing a poor job at singing or playing the piano which decreases their motivation to keep practicing. So I’ve now make it to point out what they are doing right or have made
Zoom In-Class Winter Recital
Every Winter time, I host a semi-formal recital where the student has prepared two songs to perform to their parents, relatives, or friends during the last part of their lesson. I ask them 2 questions usually. 1. What are they learning in their lessons? 2. What do they enjoy most from taking piano and/or voice lessons? Then they perform their two songs and conclude with a bow. This year, instead of in person lessons, I conducted them over zoom. Although
How to Empower Your Students
As a teacher, it’s easy to fall into the habit of always instructing, correcting, and giving students the solutions to their mistakes. This traditional approach can produce technically skillful students, but it often creates monotony, robotic playing, and leaves little room for creativity. It also makes students overly dependent on their teacher to evaluate their progress. I was trained this way, and it made me want to quit piano. Although I studied under a renowned pianist, I often felt intimidated
Use Alexa or Hey Google to Help you Practice
One of the biggest challenges of playing any instrument is finding time to practice consistently. The best tip I have is to set aside a scheduled time to practice daily and consistently rather than in random bulks of time sparingly through the week. Studies of shown it’s better to practice 10 min every day than one hour one day out of the whole week. So how do you get in the rhythm of a regular practice routine? ALEXA or Hey
When all else fails, Use humor!
Life is too short to not have fun. During my 12 years of teaching, lessons can turn into monotony from back to back lessons. Or doing lessons in your sleep. Especially when you’ve been doing something for so long, you can grow to love it or hate it more. Without joy, it’s hard to be motivated to do anything in life. You have to have fun to keep doing what may seem like a challenging activity. Learning an instrument takes