Happy Tuesday! In today’s Teacher Tip Tuesday broadcast: We all know that practice is important. We also know that lessons are important. But do we know the difference? Today we’re going to find out! SHOW NOTES: So what’s the difference between a lesson and practice? LESSONS | PRACTICE At the studio … Continue reading “Lesson vs. Practice, what’s the difference?”
Happy Tuesday! In today’s Teacher Tip Tuesday broadcast: Do you get nervous when you perform? Do you get butterflies in your belly and sweaty palms? Fear no more! We’re talking about ways you can overcome that dreaded feeling. 🙂 SHOW NOTES: Practice – The more you know about your piece, the more … Continue reading “5 Strategies for Overcoming Stage Fright (aka Performance Anxiety)”
Happy Tuesday! In today’s Teacher Tip Tuesday broadcast: Mistake is a word we don’t like to hear, but we can all learn from our mistakes and from each other, so we can avoid them in the future. Today we are talking about 7 common mistakes that you can avoid as a music parent. SHOW … Continue reading “7 Biggest Mistakes Made by Music Parents”
Happy Tuesday! In today’s Teacher Tip Tuesday broadcast: It’s been almost a year since the first quarantine here and we’re all feeling it. Today Miss Christie has 3 music activities that you can do with your family to lighten the mood and have a little fun together! SHOW NOTES: Have a Jam Session … Continue reading “3 Musical Activities for the Whole Family”
Happy Tuesday! In today’s Teacher Tip Tuesday broadcast: You have an instrument, you’re ready for lessons, now what? Today we’re discussing the 3 things you have to decide before choosing a music teacher/school. SHOW NOTES: Know what type of Lesson you want – Private and group lessons both have benefits and pitfalls. Which one … Continue reading “The 3 Decisions YOU Have to Make BEFORE Choosing a Music Teacher”
Happy Tuesday! In today’s Teacher Tip Tuesday broadcast: 5 ways you can help your child practice as a non-musical parent. SHOW NOTES: Ask them to show you their assignments – If your children are anything like my students, this will go much further than opening a book and pointing to the page. They’ll … Continue reading “Helping Your Child Practice – A Guide for Non-Musical Parents”
Happy Tuesday! In today’s episode of Teacher Tip Tuesday, Miss Christie give three tips for making this year a musically good time! SHOW NOTES Take a Family Music Class. There are a variety of group music classes for families out there. Ukulele, bucket drumming, sing-a-longs. You name it, you can find it and … Continue reading “Making 2021 Your MOST Musical Year Ever!”