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
When a child starts piano lessons, parents often hope for that “instant love.” You picture them sitting down at the piano, excited to play, eager to practise, and counting down the days until their next lesson. But if you’ve found yourself wondering why kids don’t like piano lessons at first, you’re not alone. While some
As we move through different seasons of life, the way we care for ourselves begins to shift. Staying active is still important. Keeping the mind sharp still matters. But just as meaningful is finding joy, connection, and a sense of community along the way. That is exactly what inspired our Body, Mind & Music program.
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
We continue our summer series to introduce you to the owners of the Piano Studio. Last week we introduced Jeanne and now we want you to meet Jeanne and Rudy’s only daughter Elise. What instruments do you play and how long have you been playing? I started taking violin lessons when I was five years
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,
