Our free goal-setting printables make the first music lessons of 2016 fun and productive for teachers and students. Even the youngest students benefit from talking about their accomplishments in 2015 and planning their goals for the upcoming year. Teachers, walk through the goal-setting process with your students by Celebrating success and evaluating progress Defining specific goals […]
Tag: voice lessons
Find Your Best Tone by Singing Your Favorite Vowel
As all veteran singers know, vowels are the meat-and-potatoes of our trade. However, I want to explain to young singers just a few of the different ways they may use vowels in their practicing to enhance their vocal skills. In this article I’ll talk about the importance of finding favorite vowels, round vowel sounds, when […]
Head Voice, Chest Voice, and Instinct
I know many singers, voice teachers, choir directors, and anyone who works with singers are well aware of these terms head voice and chest voice. However, not all professionals agree on their meanings. For this reason, I’d like to offer my definitions, and I invite other singers and voice teachers to respond with their own […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Have In-Home Music Lessons: Reason #3
When determining whether or not you want to take piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, violin lessons, or drum lessons, the third thing to consider is how your TIME should factor into the decision. In Reason #3 of Why You Should Have In-Home Music Lessons, we consider the TIME SAVINGS of in-home music lessons. Reason #3: Time Savings […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Have In-Home Music Lessons: Reason #2
When determining whether or not you want to take piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, violin lessons, or drum lessons, the second thing to consider is WHY you would like to take in-home music lessons. In Reason #2 of Why You Should Have In-Home Music Lessons, we consider the CONVENIENCE of in-home music lessons. Reason #2: Convenience […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Have In-Home Music Lessons: Reason #1
When determining whether or not you want to take piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, violin lessons, or drum lessons, the first thing to consider is WHERE you would like to take the lessons. In Reason #1 of Why You Should Have In-Home Music Lessons, we consider the ENVIRONMENT in which you want to learn. […]
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Welcome to the Metro Music Makers Blog! We are excited you have joined us, and promise to make your trip here as informative and painless as possible. Metro Music Makers provides in-home music lessons to customers in the North Metro Atlanta area. We currently offer piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, drum lessons, and violin […]