Resources for Parents
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What Classes Do Music Majors Take? A Guide to Music Degree Requirements
If your child has been playing music for a long time, they might be interested in majoring in it in college, and you’re probably curious on what exactly that entails. Many parents hear “music major”…
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How Often Should You Take Music Lessons? Finding the Right Schedule For You and Your Child
It’s an exciting choice to commit to music lessons! Many parents are curious whether weekly lessons are enough to start off with, or whether their child needs multiple lessons each week to make any meaningful…
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What’s the Best Age to Start Dance Lessons? What Parents Need to Know
If your child loves to dance around the living room, you may be wondering, “What is the best age to start dance lessons?” The good news is that there isn’t one perfect age for every…
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The Benefits of Starting Music Lessons at a Young Age
If you’re wondering whether your young child is ready to take on music lessons, you’re not alone! Many parents grew up taking music lessons themselves at a variety of different ages. While it’s important to…
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What Should I Expect During My First Voice Lesson?
If you’re getting ready to take your very first voice lesson, congratulations! This is an exciting first step towards your musical growth, and you can expect your first lesson to be a low-pressure introduction to…
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How Long Does It Really Take to Learn Piano? A Realistic Timeline for Beginners from Experienced Teachers
If you’re curious how long it will take a beginner student to learn the piano, you’re not alone! Piano lessons require a regular time commitment, and progress can look different from student to student. But…
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How Do I Find the Right Piano Teacher for My Child?
If you’re a parent who’s been searching for the right piano teacher for your child, you’ve probably asked yourself a lot of questions: Finding the right piano teacher means looking beyond credentials alone. The best…
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Can You Reduce Screen Time for Kids Without Constant Battles?
In the age of tablets, smartphones, and video games, it can feel like a constant battle to get your student off of the screens and into other activities that are more beneficial for their developing…
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Why Your Fall Enrollment Problem Isn’t a Leads Problem
Every fall, music school owners ask me the same question: how do I get more leads? Wrong question. Most music schools I talk to don’t have a lead generation problem. They have a follow-up problem.…
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Can You Relearn Piano After Years Away? A Guide to Getting Back Into Playing
Many adults wonder if they’ve “missed their chance” if it’s been years since their childhood piano lessons. The good news is that returning to piano is rarely about starting over; it’s about reconnecting with skills…
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What Should Parents Know About Music Lesson Pricing in New Jersey?
Curious why you’re finding different results for music lesson prices? You search “how much do music lessons cost in New Jersey”…only to be met with a range of different answers! Many parents wonder why there’s…
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Can You Sing with Allergies? How to Perform When You’re Congested
Picture this: you’re days away from a musical theatre audition, or from a big vocal performance you can’t cancel, and you wake up with that familiar yuck feeling; your seasonal allergies are back, or worse,…