It is unreasonable to think someone could make a ball gown their first week owing a sewing machine, or create a realistic landscape art when they have no experience using the tools. An approach that lacks the fundamentals of building skills is a sure way to create frustration and reduce motivation. There is something thatContinue reading “The Unglamorous Truth About Practicing”
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Who’s gonna teach?
Self-taught or looking for a teacher? Learning has to start somewhere. It’s pretty easy to get started as a self taught musician. Get an instrument, get a book, and get started. Some research needs to be done for the book, a quick google search will provide a top ten method/lesson book for any instrument andContinue reading “Who’s gonna teach?”
Pluck, hit, or bow
What instrument to start on and why, from a music lesson teachers perspective. So an interest has been sparked, but what instrument is best to start with? A quick google search will give a list of common starter instruments depending on how old the student is: xylophone, drum, recorder, ukulele, piano, guitar, violin, flute, orContinue reading “Pluck, hit, or bow”