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
Fewer commitments, lighter evenings, and a genuinely great window to discover something new. Summer has a way of opening up space that the rest of the year simply doesn’t offer. If music lessons have been on your radar, whether for your child or even for yourself, this might be the season to finally take the
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
