Author name: sruby

Parents of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder face enormous challenges.  How do you educate a child who can’t seem to pay attention, has difficulty following directions, who daydreams in the classroom, who is disorganized and seems to be in constant motion?  How can you teach them to get along with their peers when they […]

Do you wish that your child only made beautiful sounds while practicing?  Most people want their children to learn excellent practicing habits.  For some parents, that means moving through the order of scales and pieces with efficiency and focus, always improving, correcting, and honing.  When our children practice the “right way,” we are proud of

Your daughter is seven years old, and singing is her life.  She sings in the bathroom, she sings on the way to school, at the dinner table, and while falling asleep.  She listens to music constantly and sings along with her favorite artists.  Everything in her life is a song.   She asks you for

Think of all the things we do in life which are habits: brushing  teeth, locking the door, making the bed, feeding pets or folding laundry.  Most of us accomplish these tasks without a thought, to the point that we may forget that we have even done them! Habits can be useful tools;  they enable us

Summer is a magical time for children. School and homework are tossed out the window, and sunny days of biking, swimming and relaxing stretch endlessly ahead.  Summer is the time to kick back in the grass and do nothing for three months!   What about music lessons?  Do those go “out the window” as well?

How does your child feel about performing?  Is she a “natural” on stage,  loving the limelight and attention?  Or is she quiet and more reserved?  I remember my first recital: I was one of those quiet children, and I remember feeling  anxious at the prospect of performing.  Over time–and with experience–I learned to cope with

Your child is showing interest in the piano. You might be wondering, “Is my child ready for lessons?” It is never too soon to expose your child to music. Love of music is a universal trait among young children, and most of them respond to the joy of singing and to the melody and rhythm

Practicing a musical instrument is fun, but it can also be hard work.  Perhaps your child is attempting to play a new piece and it seems tricky, or part of a song is difficult to master.  When children become discouraged, even non-musical parents can help put them right back on track.   Sometimes, all it takes