Getting kids to practice their musical instrument can be a struggle. While some kids pick up their instrument without having to be told, others need constant reminding. Some parents resort to bribes and threats of taking away screen time or not signing up for lessons anymore. But bribing and nagging children to practice would onlyContinue Reading
What do you get when you combine some of the most talented music students in Toronto, and around the world (literally. We had students from Mexico Greece this summer!) with the best music teachers in the city? The best summer at Toronto Music Camp in our 11 years. Fun fact: The videos this year areContinue Reading
Back in my day (1990s), when I took piano lessons I had to do written theory homework every week. At each lesson, the teacher would go over my mistakes before I was even allowed to touch the piano. Back then, I wasn’t just a kid taking piano lessons; I was a young and empowered musician because I knew the language of music.Continue Reading
If you are interested in signing your kid up for guitar lessons in Toronto, we suggest taking a trial lesson with a couple different guitar instructors. Ask each one about his or her approach to teaching children. You’ll be surprised to learn that some may use structured method books while others discourage it. Either choiceContinue Reading
Back in grade eight, I was well known in school for my piano skills. Kids would ask me to play “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis every music class. I was constantly showing off. One day, the school music teacher asked me if I’d like to solo something cool for the year-end concert.Continue Reading