The Last Solid Investment in a time of financial instability - Music Education
Click to follow the link to the new Family Magazine Article - September 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
What to look for in a Music Teacher/Music Service
So the school year is beginning and you're back into sign up mode!
How do you choose a good music teacher or music service? Here are a few tips!
Look for teachers or services that instruct for a living. Unfortunately, most music store locations employ instructors that teach "on-the-side".
And, many Private teachers are doing so to supplement their other jobs. There is no real criteria for their educational background, etc. And, since this is not their main occupation, the lessons become riddled with inconsistencies in terms of scheduling and instruction, etc. Also, the DC metre area, in general, is fairly transient. This means that eventually the teacher will move and you are then left with the task to find someone all over again on your own. To avoid all of this you can obtain a music company that hires only professionals with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. The company is then in charge of scheduling, etc. and if and when a teacher does move on the company will then be able to transition from one educator to the next typically without changing your schedule and offering a consistency amongst the instruction by their own professional standards.
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me!
Happy Music Shopping!!!
Shelly
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
PreSchools and Music
Still undecided on a preschool for the fall? There are still a lot of options out there in every price range. One thing people are becoming more and more aware of is what ELSE is being offered at their preschool. For example, many well-rounded preschools make a great effort to make sure ALL of your children's needs can be taken care of during the time they are at preschool (and you are at work). Some offerings are dance, karate, music, etc. We will be compiling a list of some fantastic preschools in the DC area that offer instrumental music programs for your youngest learners starting at age 2 and up!
Shelly
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