This is how practicing often looks with my children (ages 3, 5, and 6): 1. Tell children that practicing is starting in 5 mins. Listen to m

Naturally, students often wonder if they can bend the rules a bit to meet their practice goals. For example:  "I miss a day of practice

To say we value practicing at Upper Beaches Music School would be the understatement of the century. But practicing takes motivation......

I never showed any interest in learning an instrument when I was a kid. I am the eldest of three so there were no older siblings...

It's 6pm on a Saturday. My daughter's bedtime is in 2 hours; she and her brothers still need baths, snacks, and the house is a wreck. We...

I’m not a huge fan of practicing, and as a grown-up Suzuki child, I know my mum hated it too. I’ve met a few rare musicians who really...

April is Practice Month at Upper Beaches Music School! We are pumped to share more tips, games and blog posts with you on how to practice...

This week we celebrate International Women's Day, and we want to recognize some amazing women in Toronto's east end. As a music school...

I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine. We’ve been friends for almost seventeen years now. I can come to this friend with anythin

There are many group activities available to children in East Toronto; karate, dance, art, gymnastics, and much more. By contrast, Suzuki gr