Why are music classes important for children and young people?
At one of our board meetings, we asked each other a simple question: If someone asked you why music lessons are important for children and young people, what would you say? Seated around the table were professional musicians, teachers, parents, former music school parents, and adult students. The answers varied—but together they painted a clear picture of why music education […]
Practicing Music at Home: 10 Simple Tips for Parents
Playing an instrument is fun, rewarding, and creative. But every parent also knows that practicing at home doesn’t always happen on its own. It doesn’t have to be complicated. And it doesn’t have to involve long practice sessions every day. Often, it’s the short, regular practice sessions that make the biggest difference. Here are a few simple tips for […]