Parents are often amazed when they see a child perform an entire piece from memory. It can seem almost magical.

As the school year gets busier, music practice is often one of the first activities to slip.

Story time! If you tried everything but still don’t know how to move past your current skillset, read this story.

Children are naturally curious and playful. Ask them to sit through a long lecture, and their attention may drift in minutes.

One of the biggest emotional barriers for adult learners is the belief: “I’m too late to start music.”

Story time! If you’re one of the people who thinks only children are capable of learning, this story is for you.

There is a common belief that children are naturally better at learning music. In some areas, yes — but adults have a powerful advantage.

One of the most frustrating parts of learning music as an adult is the feeling of guessing.

Story time! Struggle with getting into honors band, this story might resonate.

Many adults assume that difficulty in music is related to age. It isn’t.

Many adults begin music lessons with a quiet assumption:
“I’m probably going to be slow at this.”

Some people assume creativity is about having no rules. In music, the opposite is often true.

Many students feel nervous when performing music in front of others. One key reason is uncertainty.

Many parents focus on how quickly their child can play music. But speed is not the best measure of progress.

Oftentimes, we expect immediate results in music. But music is a long-term learning process.

Story time! If you ever felt frustrated and left out of honors band while believing you deserve to be in it, read this story.

When children struggle to learn a new piece of music, the issue is often not difficulty— it is lack of structure.

Some children seem to “think musically” more naturally than others. But musical thinking is not an inborn trait. It is a developed skill.

Many children become anxious when they make mistakes in music. This fear can slow down progress and reduce enjoyment.

Many people believe that having a “good ear” is something you are born with. In reality, it is something you develop.