EN Music Studio Blog- exploring things related to piano, music, education, and child psychology!
Pressure Playing for the teacher is one of the most nerve wracking things. There is always a feeling of pressure. When children come to lessons, they are displaying a skill that they are developing. Some students are unabashedly expressive; most students withdraw knowing their skill level. “Did I practice enough?…can she tell?” (Most likely) “I …
Tracking progress is something that is often neglected, yet so vital to the learning process. It is important for the teacher to track progress, so he/she may have a more holistic understanding of the students’ musical knowledge. By having the whole picture, it is advantageous in isolating weak areas and celebrating strong areas. Every student …
As a former piano student, I remember often contemplating when I can move on from a piece. In my mind, I was playing it perfect! Why was my teacher so adamant about having me repeat the same song week after week? I struggle with this same concept as a piano teacher now. As teachers, we …
In my personal experience, the hardest part about creativity, is the continued practice of creativity. While we accomplish creativity landmarks along the way (Wrote a chapter of a book! Composed an original choral score! Created a bass line that makes me want to dance!), time pushes us along in life. That being said, we definitely …
Thank you Victoria It has been 3 months since I announced and executed my move from Victoria to Richmond. When I first moved to Victoria for my education, I immediately fell in love with the beautiful scenery, and the spirit of the city. Never did I think in the beginning of my journey here, that …
