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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 – Piret

When did you first start playing your instrument? I started Music School when I was 7 years old. I had piano lessons twice a week for 45 minutes, solfeggio lessons twice a week for 45 minutes, plus music theory and music history each week. It meant 2 -3 nights every week were dedicated to music

Teacher of the Week – Giles

This week, meet Giles. He is a drum teacher with The Piano Studio; we are thankful to him for taking the time to answer our questions! 1. When did you first start playing your instrument?At age 10, after being amazed by drummers at the Aurora Canada Day Parade. My mum signed me up in a

Teacher of the Week – Carol

Carol teaches piano at both Newmarket & Aurora locations.  Get to know more about Carol by reading her answers to our questions! When did you first start playing your instrument? Well, I can recall “playing on” the piano with a music book in front of me, making up my own rules as to what all

Teacher of the Week – Zack

Meet Zack, one of our fantastic Guitar teachers! 1. When did you start playing your instrument? I started playing when I was 12.  My best friend at the time started playing the drums and I really wanted to start a band. 2. Who was your favorite guitar teacher and why? My favorite guitar teacher was