If you’ve ever spent an afternoon moving furniture, you know what it feels like to frustrate your muscles. That’s why they were sore the next day. If you made a habit of frustrating your muscles, they would naturally become stronger...
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Student Recitals: Worth It?
As of this writing, our next student recital is just a few weeks away. Participating in a recital seems like a given for any music student, but have you ever wondered why that should be so? Recitals and other performance...
Read More“My kid won’t practice!”
I hear this from parents all the time. At best, a parent will say to me, "Well, I tell her to practice, but she hardly ever does." Here's a tip: HELP HER! We live in a world in...
Read MoreHow to be a good audience member
PART TWO: Classical music
- These days, it's considered impolite to applaud while the music is still going. This wasn't always the case, though. In the olden days, enthusiastic audiences would routinely clap or holler their approval during a stirring musical performance. Not... Read More
How to be a good audience member (and why)
PART ONE: The Basics
- Dress appropriately. Concert etiquette has loosened up considerably over the years, and you could go your whole life without ever needing to don your tux. Having said that, take the time to think about what... Read More
Performance anxiety (short post)
LionWhale just held its first-ever Performance Workshop. Much of what we covered can be found in the following PDF: PerformanceWorkshopHandout If the link doesn't work, please feel free to e-mail us at lionwhale.music@gmail.com or simply click the "Get Info" tab at...
Read MoreEducational theft
How a teacher structures music lessons – both single lessons and long-term goals – is something that should be individualized. Each teacher has to balance their teaching style and personality with the learning style...
Read MoreAre you too old for music lessons?
Of course you're not! It doesn't matter if you're in your thirties or your early hundreds, it's never "too late" for you to take up a musical instrument. Having said that, lessons for adult students differ from lessons for kids. Kids...
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