The 6 Biggest Challenges in Music Education 1. Commitment: Many students would like to be able to play a musical instrument but truly lack to the commitment needed to do so. Many hours of practice are required every week to be able to master rhythms, technique and...

I have shared this before but at the beginning of the new year it is definitely worth a revisit. When I was trying to work out what made up the characteristics of a music student I realised that music students are diverse and varied. Some students are serious about...

  In an age where small businesses are lucky to see out 2 years, 10 years is a milestone well worth celebrating. Of course there is no way we could have got this far without the support of our students and the families that turn up each week for their music lessons....

In a world where people seem to be more and more disconnected, I am so pleased to report that community spirit and concern for others, is well and truly still alive in our community.  The wonderful families involved with our music school, have shown me that our...

Recently I was looking for a quote for the newsletter and came across this: "There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots the other is wings". This really struck a chord with me. When we are raising our young children and watching them grow...

I have had one of those days!! Computers on a go slow and no internet to speak of all morning! Arrgh!! Sometimes do you think that we were better off 30 years ago before our reliance on computers and the internet? Do they really make life easier or are they the bane...

Yesterday, when I was looking for an inspirational quote for my newsletter, I came upon this one: Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone. How you ever noticed this?? What about that time that you went for your first job interview, went on your first date or did...