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There are some showcases that feel good, and then there are the ones where you can just feel that something special is happening in the room. Our Spring Showcase this past Sunday was one of those. From start to finish, these were some of the best performances we’ve seen. Not just technically, but in confidence, … Read more
How to Support Your Child Before a Performance With our student showcase coming up this Sunday, many families are preparing for a big moment. You might notice a mix of excitement and nerves at home, and that’s completely normal. It’s part of what makes performing so meaningful. Even if your child isn’t performing this weekend, … Read more
by Allison Jarrell, Metro Music Makers Founder and President A Night at the Symphony That Stayed With Me Over spring break, I had the good fortune of seeing the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform with guest violinist Jennifer Koh. There’s something about attending a symphony that still feels like a formal occasion. Even with years of … Read more
Music lessons with real, working musicians It’s that time of year again. Spring is in the air… and pollen too. People are spending more time outside, patios are filling up, and local bands are back to playing the patio scene. I got to see a couple of our teachers perform this past weekend with their … Read more
One of the biggest challenges music students face isn’t learning their instrument, it’s performing. A student can play something beautifully in a lesson, and then the moment they’re in front of others, everything changes. They rush. They freeze. They lose confidence. It’s not that they don’t know the music. It’s that the moment feels different. … Read more
If your child is serious about music, theatre, dance, or another performing art, the Metro Atlanta area offers so many strong performing arts schools to choose from. Some schools are true audition-based magnets with specialized arts training built into the school day. Others are traditional high schools with unusually deep fine arts programs, large ensembles, … Read more
There are moments that remind us exactly why we do this work. Recently, through our partnership with Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS), one of our board-certified music therapists, Macy Ellis, facilitated a session that left everyone involved deeply moved. With client confidentiality protected, we are honored to share a reflection that captures … Read more
How private music lessons in Atlanta and Charlotte help students perform with trust, not fear. written by Mark Grundhoefer Building confident performers starts long before the spotlight. When I watched Alysa Liu compete, what stood out was not just her technical ability. It was her calm. Her joy. Her complete trust in herself on one … Read more
by Canangela Boyd-Robertson In the first installment of this series, we explored ways parents can nurture young singers through connection, encouragement, and healthy musical experiences. In this follow-up, we take a closer look at the potential benefits and considerations of early formal voice training to help families make informed, confident decisions. When we talk about … Read more
One of the ways we show care is by sharing the things we love, and music has always been one of the most personal ways to do that. As an ’80s kid, I grew up with mixtapes, and they were never just collections of songs. They were thoughtful, time-consuming expressions of friendship, crushes, and love. … Read more
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