How to Motivate Music Practice

After running across this article several weeks ago, I wanted to share it again as parent participation in the way their child practices is so important.  Creating specific goals is a wonderful approach and constructive practice equals progress.  As several students are preparing for the National Guild of Piano Teachers auditions this spring, I can’t […]

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GoPro’s with the Netherlands Philharmonic

This is just fun!  Peter and the Wolf played by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra with GoPro cameras attached to several of the instruments.  Enjoy!  Check out the Trombone… Thank You!   Janines Music Room  

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The Most Expensive Music Lessons

If you’re not practicing, they’re all expensive!  OR I could say, It’s the lessons you never take. On Practicing Playing an instrument is a commitment of time and money.  If you’re not practicing correctly, it can be frustrating for everyone involved.  Learning an instrument is more than learning a lot of pieces.  There’s theory, technique and […]

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Guide to Your Child’s Musical Future

“Research agrees, experts concur—music instruction helps children in life. Music can provide joy, beauty and build important life skills in children at any age. The gift of music lasts a lifetime: after the soccer ball is in the garage, the ballet shoes are in the back of the closet and the football uniform is too […]

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