DoReMi Blog
The Price of Perfection
I firmly believe that music makes the world a better place, and that the joy of making music should be shared. That being said, however, it is important as teachers and parents to reflect on [...]
The Many Rewards of an Early Childhood Music Education
People often look at me with a quizzical, almost skeptical, look on their faces when I say that teaching music to infants, toddlers and preschoolers is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. [...]
Music lessons …. Are you getting what you think you are?
September is a busy time for families, with back to school and the start up of extra-curricular activities. Perhaps you are thinking of beginning, or of continuing with music lessons. Choosing a music teacher and/or [...]
On Being a Music Teacher
It is that stressful time of year when we often wonder why we ever wanted to become a music teacher in the first place. We are in the middle of preparations for exams, followed by [...]
The Fringe Benefits of Music
Music is one of the greatest joys in life. We are surrounded by it in every step of our daily routine …. we have it in the background at home and at work, we walk [...]
Why should my child take formal music exams?
Traditionally, music exams take place in June, and this is the time of year that most music teachers start making sure that their students will be well-prepared. It is a lot of work and, for [...]