A parent who doesn’t normally attend her child’s lesson came into the studio the other day. There is always an awkward air in the room when this happens. Obviously the parent is in the lesson for a purpose. The few times in the past that this happened...

In the education world, we teachers are so focused on results and I just wanted to share a message I recently sent to my studio: Early on in my music education, I believed that doing well in recitals and competitions mattered most. Great performances...

With a diverse music studio in ages and abilities, I often question what I can do to constantly improve myself as an educator of such a wide range of minds. What’s next? How can I better the student experience and skill while still helping them develop...