I love teenagers. They are full of unmatched energy and passion and zest for life. If I could have even a portion of the energy they have, well, I can only imagine what great things I’d be able to accomplish. My 15-year-old son is a bundle of passion. I mean, Read more…
It’s time to register for piano lessons for fall. I have a few openings in the afternoon as well as during school hours. All ages and levels are welcome! Register now!
Parental Involvement. Though not always practical, it is highly beneficial for parents to be involved in their children’s lessons. When parents attend lessons with the child (as an observer – be careful to not interrupt the teacher), the child always practices better and progresses faster. In addition, young children need Read more…
People who have the ability to relieve stress through musical or artistic self-expression are prepared to face a very challenging world. With increased self-control and esteem learned through studying the arts, they can overcome shyness and enter social situations with greater ease. People who have learned through studying the arts Read more…
A research team exploring the link between music and intelligence reported that music training is far superior to computer instruction in dramatically enhancing children’s abstract reasoning skills, the skills necessary for learning math and science. (Shaw, Rauscher, Levine, Wright, Dennis and Newcomb, “Music training causes long-term enhancement of preschool children’s Read more…