by Jenny Peters | Sep 7, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music
Share the Joy of Music! Music teachers agree that students who give back to their communities are a joy to teach. Having altruistic people around makes everyone’s experience more positive. But I wondered, why is altruism important? So, I did a Google Search. Here is...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 7, 2023 | Adults and Music
Am I too Old? In my teaching, I hear this a lot. And my answer is, it is never too late to learn an instrument. Research shows that playing an instrument increases memory and brain flexibility in older adults. So, go for it. Children and Instruments Children have...
by Jenny Peters | Aug 11, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music, Ukulele Lessons
The ukulele is affordable, accessible and fun. Its joy brings people together for fun times and memories. Anyone from age 8 to 88 can successfully learn the ukulele. It’s no surprise that the popularity of the ukulele is growing rapidly. It is now ‘cool’ to play the...
by Jenny Peters | Aug 7, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music, Practicing Tips, Technology in Music
Here are some ideas for practicing that are unique to our modern age. Use your cell phone and Bluetooth speaker. With the click of a button, your cell phone can get you to all kinds of apps. You can download a free metronome and tuner. You can go to YouTube to...
by Jenny Peters | Jul 6, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music, Practicing Tips
So, you have a musical instrument. And you’ve invested in lessons and materials. You enjoy your lessons. And you like your teacher. Now you want to improve. To improve at anything, you have to commit to it. Be it exercise, diet or learning a musical instrument, it...
