by Jenny Peters | Jun 2, 2024 | Adults and Music, Children and Music
Music has a way of bringing people together. It reveals hidden truths and unspoken emotions. My family surprised Grandma at her 90th birthday by playing a Mozart string quartet. The adult children and grandchildren dusted off their instruments to play. The sound of...
by Jenny Peters | Nov 16, 2023 | Children and Music, Studio Newsletters
When I was growing up, my piano teacher did not offer student recitals. She thought that the nerves students felt when performing were not worth the risk. Yet, public performance offers many benefits to both the audience and the performers. And if you can turn such an...
by Jenny Peters | Oct 28, 2023 | Children and Music, Studio Newsletters
October has been a great month in the music studio. Students are getting ready for the recital to be held on Saturday, Nov. 19. Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2:00 PM Arbor Terrace, 1000 Central Ave, Highland Park Enjoy Student Milestones from the past month. Hi! I’m...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 19, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and 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 what came up. Altruism...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 18, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music, Technology in Music
Music instruction involves sound that is produced in real-time. Computers can make this process efficient, but does it work as well? The short answer is that It depends on your goals and your motivation. There are pros and cons to both types of instruction. During the...
