Trial Lesson Hello! Thank you for considering EN Music Studio. Before registering for a month of a lesson, students and parents are required to go through one trial lesson and interview. This process is free and may happen outside of the regular proposed lesson time. What should I bring? If the student has taken piano …
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 …
