Learning to play a musical instrument well requires practice. The student who relies on “talent” alone will not reach the level of success and personal fulfillment achieved by those who practice consistently. You wouldn’t want to learn to play an instrument poorly, would you? But, maybe you just want your child to “have fun”. Well, it doesn’t have to be mediocre to be “fun”. In fact, mediocre won’t be fun at all. Forcing your child to practice doesn’t result in musical progress and instead creates negativity around learning. So what’s a parent to do? Provide the time for your child to practice. Establish a dedicated time daily, and make this practice time as important as other commitments.
Learning, Enjoyment, Success through Music! Here's what I have planned for the 2016- 2017 Academic Year: I will be teaching at my Home Studio in Sharon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at Concord Conservatory on Saturdays. Please contact me ASAP to discuss lesson times. On Thursday evenings, I will be conducting the Canton American Legion Community Band. During the summer, I had the pleasure of conducting the band at 3 well-received concerts. We welcome new members: adults and high school students, all band instruments. Contact me for more info. It’s a fun group! In early November, I will be having my annual Practice Audition Class for all students auditioning for Junior/Senior Distri
