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Child balancing homework and piano practice during a busy fall schedule

Balancing Music Lessons with Homework and Fall Extracurriculars

The Fall Schedule Crunch Is Real By October, the calm of summer is long gone. Homework has picked up, sports and clubs are in full swing, and most families in Newmarket and Aurora are juggling more evening commitments than they were just a few weeks earlier. If you are wondering whether there is realistically room

Child starting piano lessons mid-fall at The Piano Studio in Newmarket

It’s Not Too Late: Why Starting Music Lessons Mid-Fall Still Works

September Isn’t Over Yet — There’s Still Time  Feeling like music lessons slipped down the priority list this month? You’re not alone. Between new school schedules, sports registration, and the general chaos of settling back into routine, music lessons are often the thing that gets pushed to “next year.” The good news is that fall

A young student takes music lessons Newmarket Aurora fall at The Piano Studio, seated at a piano with their teacher.

Back to School, Back to Music: Setting Up a Successful Fall Routine

September has a way of resetting everything. New schedules, new supplies, new routines, and for a lot of families in Newmarket and Aurora, it is also the natural moment to think about music lessons. Whether your child took a break over the summer or you are looking into lessons for the first time, fall is

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Getting to know Jeanne!

What instruments do you play and how long have you been playing?  I had a keen desire to learn to play the piano as a child, so at the age of 5,  I was thrilled when my grandparents offered their old upright piano to our family.  My school teacher at the time was a pianist,

Get to know Jared!

Although we normally feature a teacher each week, during the summer we thought it would be a great idea to introduce you to our owners and their family. This week we would like to introduce you to Jared. He is the eldest son of Rudy and Jeanne. He is The Piano Studio business manager and

Teacher of the Week – David (Piano)

David began teaching at The Piano Studio last fall, and has been a welcome addition to our Teaching Team.  Thank you David, for your dedication, and for answering our questions! 1. When did you first start playing your instrument? I started playing piano at 5 years old. 2. Who was your favorite piano teacher and

Teacher of the Week – Stephanie (Piano + Saxophone)

Stephanie began teaching Piano and Saxophone five days/week back in the fall; she has been a very valuable asset to The Piano Studio and our Teaching Team!  Thank you, Stephanie, for your thoughtful answers to our questions! When did you first start playing your instrument? I started piano lessons at age 7 and started playing