Current Students

Some thoughts about practicing...

Check out this presentation to see what scientist are learning about your brain and music...
How playing an instrument benefits your brain

A tribute to a Grandfather and why we learn to play...Read this essay...or better yet listen to her read her essay:
Amazing Grace by Korinthia Klein

What does it take to be a great pianist, a good pianist, an average pianist? (Or anything else for that matter!) Focused practice...check out this article...Secrets of Greatness at Money.CNN

How long should I practice? Well, how good do you want to be?
Watch this short video: Pamela Frank on How Many Hours Should One Practice Every Day?
Or, read this article with tips on practicing: Tips on Practicing

Parents, check out this article on Getting Kids To Practice Music--Without Tears or Tantrums from NPR

"Tough" teachers make a difference...read this article about a fabulously "tough" orchestra director:
Why Tough Teachers Get Good Results

Parents: a GREAT article for you to Read! Ten Reasons to Let Your Kid Major in Music

Check out this site as a source of general information about K-12 Music Education requirements: Music Teacher Education Programs