Right now at Do Re Mi, we are in the process of signing up for our RCM exams. Quite often, I find myself trying to explain the reason why we expect our students to go through this process. “I just want my child to play for fun” is a very common response. We all know, [...]
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 how difficult it can be for our students and children to actually do that! This is especially important as we [...]
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. Even music teachers look at me with that sideways grin that says, “what you do can’t possibly be serious”. “What”, [...]
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 school is a daunting task for parents. We want our children to enjoy music and to be able to play [...]
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 recitals, followed by summer program scheduling and planning for next year. I sometimes think that if I were to give [...]