Every year, Miss Jennifer and I (Mr. Steven) listen to all the nominees for the Academy Award for “Best Original Song”. For the first time, we’re putting our thoughts on paper and looking for YOUR input. But first, a quick...
Read MoreEvery year, Miss Jennifer and I (Mr. Steven) listen to all the nominees for the Academy Award for “Best Original Song”. For the first time, we’re putting our thoughts on paper and looking for YOUR input. But first, a quick...
Read MoreLittle-known fact: we LOVE Mad Libs here at LionWhale headquarters! They're easy and low-tech and super fun, so we made one for you all to do with your families while you're STUCK INSIDE! Print it out and enjoy. : P If...
Read MoreWe wanted to let you all know that lessons via Facetime (or several other platforms) will be made available if needed. Our teachers have participated in remote lessons before, and they are an acceptable substitute for in-person instruction. ...
Read Moreby Jennifer Hummler & Steven Bowen
Boy, we really wish everybody would stop using mnemonic devices to teach music "literacy."
Reading music is hard, it takes a lot of time, effort, and memorization... except it doesn't! It's...
Read Moreby JENNIFER HUMMLER In a word, no. Often, families are a little hesitant to purchase a piano for their child to take lessons and to practice on. Some of the most common reasons are: 1. "Pianos cost too much!" Pianos can be expensive....
Read Moreby STEVEN BOWEN If you're my student, you know this about me: I am ALWAYS five minutes early. At least, I try to be. This habit perplexes some of my colleagues and probably some of my clients as well,...
Read MoreSometimes, family-members will be unsure of what they should do while lessons are going on in the home. Should everyone run and hide in their rooms until the lessons are over to provide a quiet space for...
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by JENNIFER HUMMLER
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