A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music -Part 2 (Spooky Music)
For centuries, composers have been scaring the breeches off their audiences with spooky music. Some pieces depict horrifying tales, and some
The Why, What and How of Listening to the Suzuki Repertoire
Listening is the number one thing you can do as a parent to make your child learn quickly and easily. Without listening, you’re not learning
A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music- Part 1
Classical music can be the perfect starting point for connecting with your kids. But the sheer volume of classical music makes it difficult
Why I Play the Viola- Emily Hiemstra
I was inspired to start playing after my family went on vacation to the east coast. After hearing a night of incredible fiddle music, I was
Taking Notes in Music Lessons
After attending your child’s music lesson, you leave the studio and head to the car. You unlock the car and load child and violin into...
Music Lessons are Supposed to be Hard
We post a lot of pictures of happy children smiling sweetly at the camera while sitting at the piano or holding their instrument. But truth