How To Talk So Kids Will Practice Just about everyone I’ve talked to has a challenge with getting their kids to practice. I too had this issue. When my son Alejandro was young, not only was I the parent, but also the teacher. It was very challenging and we would often end our lessons […]
What is the most important factor in a student? Many people would say it’s talent, or effort, or persistence, or luck or some combination of these. Behind all of this is something that is more important – the proper mindset. Recent research (Blackwell, Trzesniewski, & Dweck, 2007) has shown that there are two different mindsets among […]
A Playlist for Young Music Students – or anyone who appreciates a wide eclectic listening palette. I hope you are having a super summer and getting some much needed recharging. As you know, listening to quality music is one of the most important parts of being a music student. Hearing comes before sight as well […]