Just once I’d love to hear from Goldilocks about her kid and how he practices just right! Let’s talk about that seemingly impossible problem: a child practicing too much. Believe it or not I have heard this. Parents complain because …
My kid practices too much. My child practices too little. Read more »
I know that Yamaha works wonders on young children, but never have I experienced the drastic contrast as I did this past week. At 5 o’clock, I taught a brand new class – lesson 1 – brand new beginners. I …
Ohhh, That song always makes me cry. Music is a very deep part of our existence. It is actually found in the deepest, oldest part of our brain. In every culture there is music that lets us express …
I’ve been teaching the Yamaha method since the 1970s, and it’s had many makeovers since I started. Here is a brief history of the Yamaha method, and glimpse of what it used to be like to teach back then. It’s …
E-D-C Really? A Brief History of the Yamaha Method Read more »
I’ll give you a hint – waiting until your child is old enough to attend private lessons by themselves (around 8-9 years old) is too late. So, when is a good time to start music lessons? Is there an optimal …
