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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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Teacher of the Week – Dina (Piano + Flute)

Dina has made a welcome addition to our Teaching Team this year, teaching both piano & flute.  She also teaches our Yamaha group classes at the Newmarket location.  Thank you, Dina, for answering our questions! When did you first start playing piano & flute? My mom took me to piano lessons when I was 4.

Teacher of the Week – Flora (Piano)

Flora continues to teach piano at The Piano Studio on Saturdays,  while attending Teacher’s College during the week. We are grateful for her commitment!  Flora is also one of our trained and certified Yamaha instructors.  Here are Flora’s answers to our questions. When did you first start playing your instrument? I started playing piano when

Teacher of the Week – Raymond (Piano)

Raymond is one of the most cheerful people we know – always coming to work with a big smile for everyone!  We were thankful he took the time to answer our questions! When did you first start playing your instrument? I started much later than most people, around the age of 10 years old. Who