Songwriting 101: 4 Tips for Beginning Songwriters

Are you interested in writing your own songs but don’t know how to begin? These simple tips from our instructor, Ann Von Uffel, can help you get started with your songwriting. 1) Start with an Idea. Ideas can come to you at the most random moments. You can be brushing your teeth, driving in your … Read more

How YOU can be on American Idol: 4 Habits to Put You on the Right Path

There is a lot of excitement surrounding our student, Isabel Gonzalez, and her recent audition on American Idol.  She “wowed” the judges and received feedback that is equally as impressive as her audition.  Nicki Minaj told Isabel that her audition was “effortless” and that she’s a “natural.” Keith Urban praised our 17 year old student for … Read more

Music Therapy as a Profession

Piano student, Grace Mason, is a senior in high school who is interested in pursuing music therapy as a profession. As part of her college prep coursework with Metro Music Makers, Grace interviewed our board-certified music therapist, Sarah Seo. Grace asked some great questions, and Sarah provided her with some thorough answers. If you are interested … Read more

5 Top Items Needed for Successful Music Lessons and Practice: A Music Student’s Perspective

We recently asked high school senior, Grace Mason who is planning to pursue a college music degree, what she thinks students need in order to have successful lessons and practice. Here’s what she told us. Positive Mindset.  Maintaining a positive attitude when learning new and challenging music can make all the difference! Even when you’re … Read more

Every Child Should Have the Opportunity to Learn How to Play an Instrument

In 2010, Metro Music Makers partnered with local charity, Act Together Ministries, to develop a scholarship program for children and teens in the Act Together Ministries program. Act Together is determined to change the plight of children living in distress in the North Atlanta area, and you may read more about the charity’s mission at … Read more

Young Violin Student "Wows" the Audience

This young violin student’s performance received a great cheer of applause at our spring recital event. You’ll enjoy seeing his performance of Vivaldi’s Concerto in G in this video taken at the recital. Curious to know how much practice time he puts in each day, we asked. He practices 45 minutes a day. Not bad! … Read more

Recital Photo Contest: Win 2 Tickets to Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw

  Parents, get your cameras ready! This weekend’s Spring Recital Event provides the perfect photo op of your child performing on stage. Post your favorite photo of your child’s recital on our Facebook page for your chance to win 2 tickets to see Colbie Caillat and Gavin Degraw on June 13 at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. The winners … Read more

That Little Thing Called Stage Fright

Sweaty palms, butterflies in the stomach, and mental pictures of freezing up on the stage – these are all telltale signs of that little thing called stage fright. Waiting your turn in a recital hall with a packed audience and nowhere to hide can be an intense and somewhat frightening experience for students, especially those … Read more

5 Top Reasons for Getting Your Kids Involved in Music Lessons

When I tell someone that I teach piano, the initial response I get is, “I wish I had taken piano lessons when I was younger” or “I wish my mom forced me to continue piano lessons rather than letting me quit.” Since I started teaching in 1992, no one has ever said, “I wish I … Read more

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