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As a full-time private voice and piano instructor, I’m constantly encountering musical and educational issues that challenge both me and my students. This blog is dedicated to these issues, in the hope that my experience as an instructor may help other students and teachers gain some insight into their own musical work. And I look forward to hearing what you have to say, too! I am constantly learning from my own students and colleagues, and consider my own musical community and workplace a valuable resource for staying effective as a teacher. So, each week I will talk about a particular topic that has come up in a lesson or conversation with a colleague. I invite you to visit often and send me your feedback. Happy music-making! --Heidi Yost, Piano and Voice Instructor, Studio Owner Practicing: The Parent, Teacher, Student TeamJanuary 13th, 2010Yes! The parent, teacher, student TEAM. A good team is key to any student’s success - more important than motivation and even talent on the part of the student. I can nearly always predict how lessons are going to go after just a few meetings, based on the student and how well we work together, [...] Read more...Cold and Flu Season for Music StudentsOctober 10th, 2009It seems that wherever you turn, there is news and advice about the H1N1 flu virus, so I think it’s an appropriate time to encourage everyone, students and teachers alike, to take excellent care of yourselves and your children this season. In the studio, we often share small spaces and keyboards, so it’s absolutely important [...] Read more...Why is Music Important in Our LivesMarch 1st, 2009In today’s world of busy schedules, tight budgets, increasing pressure to juggle careers and kids, it’s easy to wonder on occasion why music, art, and other forms of entertainment are important. At first glance, these seem to be “extras” in our daily lives. We can’t reasonably live our lives without food, shelter, clothing, income, exercise, [...] Read more...Voice article testJanuary 9th, 2009test Read more...Piano test articleJanuary 9th, 2009test Read more... |