Why Music Continues to Matter as We Age As we move through different stages of life, the ways we care for our health often begin to shift. As we get older, many of us begin thinking about wellness a little differently. It’s not just about staying physically active anymore. Mental sharpness, emotional well-being, and maintaining
The Myth of “Natural Talent” When people think about music lessons, it’s easy to assume that the students who succeed most are the ones who are naturally gifted. The child who seems to pick things up quickly. The student who has a “good ear.” The one who looks confident sitting at the piano from day
A Behind-the-Scenes Look for Curious Parents If music lessons have ever crossed your mind for your child, you’ve probably had a few questions along the way. What actually happens during a lesson? Will my child enjoy it? Will it feel structured… or overwhelming? It’s completely normal to wonder what goes on once your child walks
By Jared Fast Stuck in a Musical Rut For most people, junior high and high school are their formative years when it comes to the type of music they listen to. For me that was the 90s, so I was a grunge rock kid through and through – Doc Martens, long hair, and oversized plaid
Bite the Bullet What I Learned From My First Adult Guitar Class By Elise Ainley This week I joined the new Group Guitar for Adults class being offered at The Piano Studio. It was a really great experience for me, so I thought I would share it. My family is in the phase of life
By Jared Fast A common mistake that many beginning students make is to spend their practice time playing instead of practicing. As a result their progress is slow and their playing doesn’t improve. Sound confusing? Let me explain. I use the term playing to mean playing a song that you already know from beginning to
By Jared Fast This is the time of year when people think about New Year’s resolutions and for many of us that means trying something new, learning a new skill, or challenging ourselves to grow in some way. If that appeals to you then learning to play an instrument is a great goal to set
