It’s tempting. How cool would it be if you were able to really rock and claim to be a self-taught guitar player? How nice would it be to save a few bucks a month and learn guitar from a free YouTube video or a DVD? Undeniably, these sound like appealing options – but they’re alsoContinue Reading
Could Autistic Children be Child Prodigies?
We’ve all heard stories about children and adults with autism who are extraordinarily gifted in some way. It turns out that there may be a genetic explanation for this. Recent research has demonstrated a genetic link between confirmed child prodigies and autism. While research is continuing to uncover answers about this relationship, it provides someContinue Reading
6 Things to Consider When Shopping for a Music Teacher
When you’re looking for music lessons, finding the right teacher can seem like a huge undertaking or one of those “that was too easy” scenarios. Students often feel like they’re stuck with the first teacher they encounter, or that all the teachers at a given music school will be the same. There are so manyContinue Reading
Why You Shouldn’t Force Your Kids to Practice Music
Here are 4 tips to help motivate your child to practice their musical instrument more.
How to Help Your Child Prepare for a Music Recital
When your child has a music recital approaching, it is easy to feel a little helpless as they struggle to master their piece and battle with the nervousness they might be feeling. While it might be tempting to sit back and let their music lessons teach them everything they need to know, there is aContinue Reading