by Aaron Hansen | Oct 23, 2017 | Conservatory, Music Education
Almost every instrument requires some repetitive motion and therefore can lead to injury over time. Even young players can injure themselves over the course of just a few months. The good news is that there is one sure-fire way to protect your child from strain and...
by Sam Marchuk | Oct 10, 2017 | Music Education, Ukulele
What Size Ukulele? In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the many benefits of bringing ukuleles into the classroom. In part two we go over the four sizes of ukuleles available and which might be best for your students. The first thing to know is that there are 4...
by Aaron Hansen | Oct 9, 2017 | Band & Orchestra, Music Education
Everybody knows that musicians improve by practicing. But the question of how much time your kids should spend practicing isn’t as simple as “the more, the better.” Finding the Sweet Spot The right practice routine is one that ensures enough progress to keep kids...
by Sam Marchuk | Sep 20, 2017 | Music Education, Ukulele
Why Teach Ukulele? Are you looking to start a ukulele program in your school but not sure where to start? You don’t need to be an accomplished guitar/ukulele player or have a big budget to add ukulele to your curriculum. Here is what you need to know if you are...
by Aaron Hansen | Sep 13, 2017 | Conservatory, Music Education
How Parents Can Help Their Young Musician Learning a musical instrument often represents a child’s first opportunity to discover how a routine of individual practice leads to ever-increasing rewards. For parents, it’s a rare chance to help their child discover a love...
by Aaron Hansen | Sep 1, 2017 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
The opportunity to learn to play music is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. Even if your child has no desire to become a professional musician, learning music gives them self-confidence and a lifetime of satisfaction. There’s another, also extremely...
