A Bedtime Story for Young Musicians by the AI Gemini The use of AI is pretty fun. This Gemini bedtime story turned out pretty good! Elias, a young man with a mop of messy brown hair, bounced on the balls of his feet, excitement crackling in the air around him. Sunlight streamed through his bedroom […]
Online Lessons: Story’s Musical Journey Story, now 12, had started learning to play guitar when she was 7. The guitar had become an instrument she really started to excel at. But when her family relocated, starting over with a new teacher was definitely a possibility. This is why I am so glad online lessons were […]
A Peek Inside My Drum Lesson Setup Have you ever dreamt of laying down killer beats on the drums? Well, buckle up because I’m about to give you a sneak peek into the world of my drum lessons, a place where technique meets fun and progress is guaranteed! What Happens During Drum Lessons Each lesson […]
The Magic of Consistent Practice: From Beginner to Guitar Hero We’ve all seen those epic guitar solos that leave us speechless. Fingers flying across the fretboard, complex melodies weaving magic in the air – it seems like these guitarists are channeling pure sorcery. But the truth is far less mystical and far more attainable: consistent […]
Heidy’s Double Threat: Why Drums Can Supercharge Your Guitar Skills Heidy’s journey from guitar strings to drum skins is a perfect example of how exploring different instruments enriches your overall musicianship. Not only will she develop a deeper appreciation for rhythm, but she’ll also gain a newfound confidence in her guitar playing. Heidy is now […]
My Door Is Always Open: Welcoming Back Students This week, I had the most incredible surprise! One of my former students, Christina, wanted to restart guitar lessons. It’s always exciting when past students reach out to pick things back up. It’s a testament to how much fun making music is and it apparently doesn’t fade […]
I Never Imagined… Teaching music has been an amazing career path. I never imagined how deeply rewarding it would be to build relationships while helping students discover the joy of playing music. It’s become so much more than just teaching chords and notes. It’s incredibly satisfying to hear my students’ challenges and be able to […]
Music Theory: The Secret Weapon You Didn’t Know You Needed Have you ever wondered what makes a song tick? Why does a certain chord progression evoke joy, while another brings a sense of melancholy? Enter the magical world of music theory. Now, I’ll admit, I used to be intimidated by the idea of music theory. […]