Every student receives an assignment sheet at the end of their lesson. This isn't just a piece of paper—it's the roadmap for the entire week. It outlines the goals, expectations, and specific skills we want students to develop before their next lesson. One of the most important things we ask of parents is communication. Not every family has the same goals. Some students are here simply to enjoy music, make friends, and immerse themselves in a musical environment. Others are w

One of the biggest misconceptions students have is coming to lessons to learn an instrument. In reality, they come to lessons to learn how to practice. Learning the instrument is simply the result of practicing well. The techniques we teach in lessons—breaking music into sections, slowing difficult passages down, identifying mistakes, counting rhythms, and repeating with intention—are not just ways to learn one song. They are skills that transfer to every piece of music a stu

Chords are harmony! If we sing a song we sing the melody, but if we were to sing a song and a guitarist were to play with us the guitar will be the harmony. Tom Misch: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Love TOM! Want a guitar that sings? (The guitarist plays the melody!) Let The Guitar Sing Now how do we learn chords! We learn more about the piano and halfsteps such as sharps (#) and flats (b) If you were to watch the video and get confused, then lets break it down even more. Lets