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 […]
Summer is in full swing! Here’s to loading up on popsicles, hanging out by the pool, and spending the next few weeks listening to your kids happily practice their instruments every day without complaint… Sound too good to be true? Maybe. But you can avoid a “summer slump” and prevent a musical skills backslide without […]
Welcome to Summer Term! Summer term is always fun— it’s loaded with workshop opportunities, parades, performance events, and more! You may be aware of the changes we recently made to our Make-up Policy and with that, we are so excited to introduce you to our new group lesson experience: The Make-up Master Class. Our Master […]
Spring recitals are wrapping up, and we’re honestly sad to see them end! We love recital season, and wanted to share some of the benefits we see our students experience each time they get a chance to perform. So, without further ado, here’s five reasons we love recitals, and think you should too! Performing provides […]
Want to raise a family of music enthusiasts? Dream of sharing your favorite songs with your children and watching them perform someday? A love and appreciation for music is an amazing gift to give your child, and it’s easier than you might think. We can’t promise you’ll become the modern version of the Von Trapp […]
Looking for ways to encourage your reluctant musician without begging and pleading? Learning a new instrument is challenging, and many parents struggle to help motivate and inspire their kids. We recently conducted an experiment to help us better understand our new students. We asked our beginners what they think of when they about learning a […]
At The Piano Place, we’re happy to be carrying on a piano legacy that extends back centuries. The piano is the most popular instrument in the world, and enjoys a long and colorful history that we’re honored to be able to continue. Where exactly does the modern piano draw its historical roots from, and how […]
At The Piano Place, we believe that every student, no matter their age or experience level, can get success out of music lessons. Whether you play piano, guitar, violin or are interested in voice lessons, we can give you the tools it takes to succeed. Across several different instruments, many of the same themes tend to […]
Whether you or your child is interested in guitar, piano, violin, voice or any other music lessons, there are several areas you will have to commit to if you want to achieve your goals. Some of these are personal, while others relate to making the right choices when it comes to the people who help […]
