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A Parent’s Guide to the First Piano Recital

A Parent’s Guide to the First Piano Recital

Your child’s first piano recital is often an exciting and nerve-wracking experience, all at the same time, for your student and for you. Here are some tips to help you know how to prepare, what to expect at the recital, and how to keep your…

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How to motivate students to practice

How to motivate students to practice

1. Take lessons yourself. Put yourself in their shoes – literally. Remember what it’s like to have a busy week and have a hard time finding time for practice? Remember what it’s like to when your pieces don’t play as well in the lesson as…

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12 REASONS WHY RECITALS ROCK !

12 REASONS WHY RECITALS ROCK !

While many music schools limit their focus to one big recital at the end of the year, Sally Piano Music offers multiple recitals throughout the calendar year As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to perform your piece when you’re ready ! October is our…

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How to help your child choose a musical instrument to study

How to help your child choose a musical instrument to study

Finding the right instrument for your child is a difficult but important factor in your child’s continued musical success. Forcing a child to play an instrument rarely leads to the love of music making we want. Here are some components to consider when helping your…

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The perfect age to start music lessons

The perfect age to start music lessons

Whether your child takes a music appreciation class or starts actual lessons, he/she’ll benefit mightily from being exposed to music. Kids can start formal music training as early as age 3, when brain circuits for learning music mature. In fact, studies at the University of…

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How to motivate your child to practice

How to motivate your child to practice

1.KEEP IT FUN : Always try to keep it fun. Music is a wonderful activity. Try to avoid any negative feelings on what the young pianist is working on as this will directly effect his/her progress and in many cases lose ones interest in studying…

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