As long as I have been taking music lessons, one thing that my instructors have always stressed to me is the importance of LISTENING to music. There are two ways to listen to music; there is passive listening and intent listening. As musicians I...
Read more“Is My Child Making Progress?” – Jake Ramirez
As a teacher, throughout the year I tend to hear the same questions asked by many parents of young music students. One of them being, "Is my child making progress?" It makes me happy to see parents wanting their students to excel. It's safe to...
Read moreGoing Beyond the Notes – Diane House
Hello fellow SAMA members! I am curious; how do you view yourselves as musicians? Maybe you perceive yourself as a growing student or an emerging artist. Maybe you view your lessons as a simple, fun, pass-time activity. Whether your goals are to...
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