Congratulations to Grace B., who has earned Vibe's "Student Spotlight" in the month of March!
Life Lessons from the Music Room: Perseverance
Every instrument has milestones that you have to hurdle to reach the next level as a musician. Whether that’s getting over the break, mastering shifting, or playing bar chords that actually make a sound, we all experience a moment when what was easy and fun suddenly becomes anything but. These hurdles can leave you with all the pain of bruised shins and skinned knees, but they are a valuable opportunity to learn the lesson of perseverance.
New Blog Series: Life Lessons from the Music Room
In a culture that relegates music to a “secondary” status among academic subjects, many perceive music as little more than a hobby. The “practical” knowledge and learned in other subjects diminishes music’s place in the schools, crowding it out of class time and students’ schedules. But what if I told you that the lessons learned in the music room are as deeply practical as those of other subjects—perhaps even more so?
Taking "Old" Out of Classical: How to Inspire Students’ Love for Classical Music
Classical Music? Isn’t that OLD-people music? The loud groans I used to hear in a classroom, or the rolled eyes at the piano bench often asked that question without even saying a word. Often, in my middle school classes, I would start to “rap” a Nas beat and then sing the beginning of “Fur Elise” within that beat. My students would then say, “Hey I know that song!” My response? “Then you know classical music!”
Keyboard vs. Piano...What's the Difference?
As with many areas of study and expertise, music is an area with many words that become synonymous to the general public. For example, “Keyboards” and “pianos” are words that are often jumbled and misconceived. When you refer to one of these words, you may be referring to something different than what you intend - so let’s clarify.
February Student Spotlight: Abe W.
How to Sing Freely
Instructor Feature: Erin Rodgers
Today we have the opportunity to share another installment in our “Instructor Features” blog series! This week we have Erin Rodgers to celebrate! Erin is a piano enthusiast who studied classical music performance and theory, and she loves seeing students feel comfortable even when making mistakes and excited in their accomplishments.
