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Non-Musical Parents Help Your Child With Music Practice
You can help your child with math and science homework, but if you never learned music then it can be a challenge to help them with music...
Alonso Figueroa
Feb 6, 20205 min read
My Child Mastered His Practice Assignment, What Next?
Sometimes our young musicians master their new practice assignment in a day or two which leaves alot of time until the next lesson. You...
Alonso Figueroa
Feb 5, 20203 min read
Teach Your Child Music Skills Without Having Music Skills Yourself
I was in the middle of a drum lesson with a 5 year old, and he mentioned he can sing all the lyrics to “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars. I...
Alonso Figueroa
Jan 5, 20203 min read
The OTHER Benefits of Music Lessons
You are probably aware of the cognitive benefits of learning a musical instrument. In case you forgot, (check this article and/or this...
Alonso Figueroa
Jan 5, 20204 min read
Setup a Music Practice Space for Your Child
Taking time to set up a practice space is grossly underrated, and makes huge a difference when starting music lessons. Make sure your...
Alonso Figueroa
Dec 18, 20194 min read
At What Age Can My Child Start Music Lessons?
In reality there are two kinds of music lessons for children. One kind for young students which serve as an introduction to music and its...
Alonso Figueroa
Dec 2, 20193 min read
Prime Your Child to Love Their Music Lessons
We are all born with different predispositions toward certain things. Musical skill is no different. Whichever side of the nature vs...
Alonso Figueroa
Nov 25, 20195 min read
Should I Let My Child Quit Music Lessons? (probably not)
we have to assess the balance between the benefits of being involved in a creative activity, and teaching our children to not quitting
Alonso Figueroa
Nov 15, 20194 min read
You Can Teach your Kids Musical Skills without Having Them
I was in the middle of a drum lesson with a 5 year old, and he mentioned he can sing all the lyrics to “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars. I...
Alonso Figueroa
Oct 21, 20193 min read
The Best Musical Instrument for Children to learn
The best instrument is one they choose. As much as you want your child to be a virtuoso violinist, concert pianist, or rockstar, your...
Alonso Figueroa
Oct 18, 20193 min read
Try This Before Letting Your Child Quit Music Lessons
In my opinion it is better to make a long term time investment in music lessons sharpening valuable creative and artistic skills, and...
Alonso Figueroa
Sep 27, 20194 min read
Your Child Can Love Music Practice: Part1
“They will feel good when they make choices that please you. That means that by giving positive attention to piano practice, you’ve already
Alonso Figueroa
Sep 17, 20196 min read
My Child Wants to Switch Instruments
Your child asked to switch instruments! And you’re probably having an internal freakout. It’s actually more common, and less of a...
Alonso Figueroa
Sep 17, 20193 min read
Get the Most Out of Your Child’s Music Lessons
Music lessons for children are a collaboration between the parent, teacher, and student. You as parent have a major influence over how...
Alonso Figueroa
Sep 17, 20194 min read
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