How to develop the perfect vocal warm-up routine
Whether you’re a member of your local choir, hardcore opera diva, or simply a person who enjoys singing, learning how to correctly warm-up your voice will enhance your singing and prevent vocal damage. In this blog post, I will take you through a few warm-up ideas which can help you to develop your own routine! […]
Hip hop – why should I take a class?
Participating in dance classes can be really beneficial for people of any age! Hip hop dance classes generally combine multiple different genres of dance and one can gain a very varied skill set from them. They combine elements of jazz, break dancing, and free style and therefore are very expressive and improvisatory in nature. This […]
The benefits of learning/playing music as an adult
Whether you’re a complete beginner or picking up your instrument again after years of not playing, learning music as an adult can be extremely beneficial (and not to mention – really enjoyable! Learning music as an adult can be a daunting prospect, however, it is totally worth it as it will benefit your life in […]
Instrument Care and Maintenance Tips for Junior Players: Woodwind
This is the final blog post in our series of instrument care tips for junior players (or their parents!). This week we are focusing on the following woodwind instruments: flute, clarinet, and saxophone and learning all about how to keep them in great condition! General care tips for woodwind instruments: The first and most important […]
Practical Vocal Health Tips for Singers
Many singers (regardless of their level!) neglect the importance of vocal health. With singing, our body is our instrument and it should be maintained with the utmost care and compassion. This blog post will give you some practical tips to keep your instrument in tip top shape and sounding its best! Rest Singing is a […]
How Music can Benefit Dementia Patients
Music as an art form is embedded into human culture and can have powerful effects on us all. Dementia patients in particular can gain huge benefit from engaging actively or passively with music, and from receiving music therapy. Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to […]
Instrument Care and Maintenance Tips for Junior Players: Brass
This is the second blog post in our ‘Instrument Care and Maintenance Tips for Junior Players’ series. Today we are focusing on the brass family (trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba) and we will be learning the best ways to care for your brass instrument (or your child’s brass instrument) and keep it clean! Brass instruments, […]
Instrument Care and Maintenance Tips for Junior Players: Strings
This is the first blog post in our new ‘Instrument Care and Maintenance Tips for Junior Players’ series. This blog will provide you with some practical advice on how you can maintain your orchestral string instrument (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), or how you can help your child to do so! Environmental factors that can […]
How to Help your Child get the Most out of their Online Music Lessons: Tips for Parents
Online learning is something we all have had to get used to over the last year and can be nearly as beneficial as in-person teaching if approached correctly. It can be particularly difficult for young children to get used to doing their music lessons online, so to help with this we have compiled a list […]
How to Manage Performance Anxiety: Tips for Musicians/Performers
Performance anxiety, also known as “stage fright” can affect any performer, from absolute beginners, to professionals and can really affect one’s self-esteem. Here are some practical tips to prevent severe performance anxiety and manage the natural anxiety one feels before performing. Before we dive into the practicalities of managing performance anxiety, you must understand that […]