Performance Highlights for 2019-2020
There are many opportunities to perform here at Kathy’s Music featuring a variety of venues as well as programs with different kinds of environments. Learn more and decide what you would …
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Practice with a Twist
by Laura Mason, piano and voice instructor and guest blogger for Kathy’s Music Even the most consistent practice routines will sometimes be disrupted – someone gets sick, there are …
Read MoreEstablishing Basic Practice Habits
by Anoush Tchakarian, Adjunct Professor of Piano at Duquesne University and Interim Area Coordinator for Keyboard & Sacred Music. Anoush is also a guest blogger for Kathy’s Music. Establishing and …
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Kindermusik
by Kathy Morrison, Director The Kindermusik experience goes way beyond time in the classroom. There are benefits for now and later, for in class and at home. Try these 5 …
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Take the Challenge: 100 days of Practice
By Kathy Morrison, Director Each year we challenge our lesson students to commit to at least 100 days of practice during the school year. The Challenge. We know that skill …
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Let’s Get Royal!
by Kathy Morrison, Director This year at Kathy’s Music, we are getting our “royal” on with our theme of “Renaissance and Royalty” for the 2018-2019 school year. We designed special …
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Summer Music Lessons – Easy and flexible.
Over the years, we've learned that Summer Music Lessons are an important part of a student's progression. Those that take the summer off can feel discouraged in the fall when ...
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Managing Nerves: Framing performance as part of process
by Laura Mason, Music Artistry Instructor, Guest Blogger at Kathy’s Music Performing is a wonderful opportunity for people to share their music making with others. Sometimes the experience of performing …
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Managing Nerves: A box of tips and tricks from the Music Artistry Teachers
Even when framed as a part of the process of learning an instrument, performing can cause feelings of nervousness and excitement. That is completely normal when sharing something that you …
Read MoreImportance of Repertoire: Musical Dessert
by Laura Mason, Music Artistry Instructor with Kathy’s Music A student’s repertoire, or collection of pieces they are playing, is basically their musical diet. Like any good diet it needs …
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