Happy New Year! We’re halfway through January, which means those New Year’s resolutions might be feeling a little less important than they did a few weeks ago. We’re all feeling that post-Holiday slump, which is why we wanted to share some inspiration with our The Piano Place family. We promise it’s a story that will […]
While our students often perform on a traditional acoustic piano, we use both acoustic and digital pianos in our studios during instruction. Our favorite to use, and the model featured throughout our studios, is the Yamaha Clavinova CLP series. The touch and action features on these pianos, paired with the individual key counter weights (similar […]
Raising a music enthusiast interested in adding a new instrument to their repertoire? For some students, adding a second instrument can be a rewarding and beneficial experience, as long as everyone is on the same page for what a multiple-instrument lessons entail. But just as a student can successfully study both Math and English at […]
The right music teacher can make or break a student’s enthusiasm for music, so finding the perfect fit is critical to helping your musician succeed— especially in the beginning stages of learning a new instrument. Fortunately, we’re big believers in matching every student with an instructor that’s just right for them, whether it’s someone who […]
Love music but worried it’s too late to learn how to play? Good news: music lessons aren’t just for kids, and it’s never too late to explore a new passion! Here’s five GREAT reasons to enroll in music lessons this year 1. It’s good for you! Really, really good for you, actually: enrolling in music […]
It’s a miracle! Your child who previously insisted that music lessons were not for them is suddenly expressing interest again. Hurray! Here’s where things get tricky: How do you jump back into music lessons with a long-term commitment in mind? It can be intimidating for both students and parents to start again, which is why […]
Our wonderful Musikgarten Teacher Teri Lynn Holt Horne Our South Jordan location is now open, and we are so excited to offer Musikgarten classes as part of our curriculum! For those of you unfamiliar with this program, Musikgarten is an internationally recognized early-childhood music education program specially designed for toddlers and pre-K children. We currently […]
If you learned a musical instrument as a child, you know that it’s often a struggle to stay motivated and continue with lessons and daily practicing. And as an adult, you may find yourself facing the same struggle with your own child, especially after the first few months of excitement wear off and progress seems […]
Performance anxiety, stage fright, cold feet. Whatever you call it, it’s not just for performers! Whether it’s feeling nervous before a big presentation at work, needing a deep breath before making an important phone call, or feeling apprehensive before a job interview, we spend lots of our time preparing for life’s little “performances,” even if […]
It might feel like summer just started, but it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school. Maybe this is the year your elementary-school student wants to win the Science Fair, or try out the after-school Mathletes club. For some of our students, this is their first year navigating a middle-school class schedule, with more classes […]
