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
Every parent has been there: weighing the cost of an activity against the question of whether it will actually stick. Music lessons are no different. They require time, consistency, and a financial commitment, and it is fair to wonder whether that investment pays off. The answer is yes, and the reasons run deeper than a
When a child starts music lessons, the spotlight tends to fall on the teacher and the student. But there is a third person in that relationship who matters more than most parents realize: you. You do not need to be a musician to make a meaningful difference in your child’s musical growth. In fact, some
September brings many of us back to a more regular music lesson and practice routine. It’s also a great time to think about musical goals for the upcoming school year. Not everyone has clear goals for theirs or their children’s music education and that’s ok, but setting some specific goals in agreement with the teacher
by Jared Fast Last weekend I was tired after work. The daily close was out by a few dollars and try as we might, we couldn’t get the totals to balance. It was frustrating and I was a bit grumpy as I headed over to the church for that evening’s spring recital. But as we
Why Do I Need To Change My Guitar Strings? Guitar strings need to be changed because of corrosion and wear from playing. Metal guitar strings corrode over time from exposure to the humidity in the air just like any other metal object. Both metal and nylon strings get dirty, stretch, get damaged, and wear out
By Jared Fast As music school owners, my sister and I are always asking: what can we do to give our music students the greatest chance for success? The answer, of course, depends on how you define success. Our customers and students come to us with many different goals and definitions for successful outcomes. Some
