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(A repeat for our new feed) With the winter holidays come many joyous events – from presents to parties and the chance to spend quality time with our families. One mixed blessing for many musicians is the proliferation of performance opportunities. As we bid a fond farewell to the holiday concert / recital season, let’s take some time to consider the experience of what many believe to be a holiday horror; performing in front of an audience. It’s important for our students a

Here's the abridged version of Amy's "Performing: Heartwarming or Horrifying" that was posted on Facebook over the past month as a series of tips for overcoming performance anxiety: #encouragement #performance

With the winter holidays come many joyous events – from presents to parties and the chance to spend quality time with our families. One mixed blessing for many musicians is the proliferation of performance opportunities. As we bid a fond farewell to the holiday concert / recital season, let’s take some time to consider the experience of what many believe to be a holiday horror; performing in front of an audience. It’s important for our students and children to learn that, w

Here in New England, the webworms are making their nests in the tree branches and the birch leaves are turning yellow and falling to the ground, which means that summer is coming to an end and a new school year will be starting soon. Families are planning their fall schedules, choosing from a wide array of activities in order to nurture their children’s budding interests and provide them with an educational experience of lasting value. Here are some of the benefits of learnin