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It all started when my kids were around ten years old and wanted to audition for a musical to be put on in a town near ours. At that time,...

The holidays are a perfect time to recommend a new instrument purchase to a student. As an educator you know the power the gift of music can create to bring...

Listening and hearing are two different things. Hearing is involuntary and listening is voluntary. The student “hears” the birds, rain, teachers talking, or the tone of their instrument.  However, they...

The word “upbeat” has more than one meaning.  To most people, it means having a positive outlook, being cheerful, and being optimistic. If you are a musician, then you also...

SBO+: Normally, Lesley writes for SBO+ about orchestra and string teaching, but this month she shares important thoughts about relationship building. This ties in nicely with Rick Ghinelli’s article in...