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5 Things I Learned From Piano Lessons That Improved Me As A Student - Mozart’s Monthly Memo - Volume 13
This Memo includes
Feature Article: 5 Things I Learned From Piano Lessons That Improved Me As A Student
Student Achievements - a new section we will be including to recognize our students' hard work.
Upcoming MOM events includes our “back to school” Crescendo Kids Online class
Parents Ask Pam - What is the biggest challenge you’ve noticed with young children switching to online lessons from the group classes?
Feature Article - 5 Things I Learned From Piano Lessons That Improved Me As A Student
I started taking piano lessons at seven years old. By the time I was ready for high school, I noticed several skills and techniques I had learned from playing the piano were actually quite helpful in other subjects in school. Growing up, I felt like an average student needing to work extra hard to get good grades. I went to a private, college-prep high school and needed every trick I could find to continue getting good grades. Here are a few of the techniques that all piano students learn that also help them in school and life in general.
4 Ways to Add Music Education To Your Family - Mozart’s Monthly Memo - Volume 12
This is NOT an article about how music education is vital and necessary for child development! Parents already know this! Besides, there are literally hundreds of research studies and thousands of articles explaining all the scientific benefits way better than I could. The question isn’t SHOULD you include music training for your child, but rather HOW to include music training, especially with today’s safety concerns and parents’ already hectic lifestyle of balancing work and family life. So here are four easy ways parents can include music education into their child’s training.
Getting To Know Mr. Kevin - Mozart’s Monthly Memo - Volume 11
Mr. Kevin has been a favorite teacher with Move Over Mozart since 2011, teaching in multiple locations in Redmond, Bellevue and Kirkland. His goofy personality is a hit with the kids. His sincerity and trustworthiness is a hit with the parents. I remember when I interviewed him for this teacher position. At the time, I had no idea how valuable of a teacher he would become to Move Over Mozart!
How to Re-Ignite Your Child’s Musical Enthusiasm - Mozart’s Monthly Memo - Volume 10
Summertime has finally come! Kids are out of school, the weather is warmer, and vacation trips are anticipated! This can be an excellent opportunity for increased piano time! But then the kiddos have other ideas! Here are some ideas to keep piano time fresh and fun, even during the summer.