Resources for Parents
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Do Dance Competitions Help Build Character? Life Lessons You’ll Gain From Competing
Dance competitions are more than just sparkly costumes, bright lights, and trophies. For many young performers, competition is a stage where life lessons unfold alongside choreography. While the technical skills gained are important, what makes…
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From First Lesson to First Recital: How to Hook Students in the First 30 Days
From First Lesson to First Recital: How to Hook Students in the First 30 Days What if you could double your student retention rate without spending a single dollar on advertising? The secret might lie…
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Best Age to Start Singing Lessons
What Is The Best Age to Start Singing Lessons? If you have a student who’s obsessed with the latest Taylor Swift song or is constantly singing along to the radio in the car, you may…
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Black History Month: Honoring the Roots and Legends of Tap Dancing
Black History Month: Honoring the Roots and Legends of Tap Dancing Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements, resilience, and cultural contributions of Black Americans throughout history. It’s especially important…
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Understanding What Your Numbers Actually Tell You About Your Business
As a former music school owner, I rarely looked at my financials until I had to. And by then, it was usually too late. I ran my school for 17 years, and for most of…
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Most Popular Animated Bands Through The Decades
Before K-Pop Demon Hunters took the stage and used their singing voices to protect the world against demons, The Archies, The Be Sharps, and the Gorillaz were rocking the stage and inspiring their real-world fans.…
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Getting Your Child’s First Dance Class Right: A Parent’s Perspective
The first day of dance class is a milestone filled with excitement and maybe even a few butterflies for parent and child alike. As a parent, you want to set your dancer up for success…
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How to Take Care of Your Saxophone: A Beginner’s Guide
Learning to play the saxophone is an exciting and rewarding experience, but there’s something just as important as practicing scales or learning your favorite tune: taking care of your saxophone. Proper maintenance keeps your sax…
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The Best Saxophone Reeds for Beginners: What to Choose & Why It Matters
Learning to play the saxophone is an exciting challenge, and whether you’re learning in school or with a private teacher, one small detail can make a big difference: your reed. In this blog, we’ll break…
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All About Faber’s Piano Adventures Method Books: A Comprehensive Review
If you’re a piano teacher, a parent of a budding musician, or even a late-starting adult learner, chances are you’ve come across the Faber Piano Adventures method books. Created by husband-and-wife team Nancy and Randall…
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Getting Your First Dance Class of the Season Right as a Dance Educator
Stepping into the studio for your first class of the season as an educator can be simultaneously exciting and nerve-wracking. You are setting the tone for your students’ experience of dance and of you as…
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The Best Dance Styles for Beginners of All Ages
Do you or your child feel a desire to dance? Many people dream of dancing, no matter their age or how coordinated they think they are. It’s normal to feel a bit unsure at first,…