How Does Colouring Help Music Lessons? Before, or during, a music lesson with primary age students we often include colouring. In face colouring is a main part of the Dragon Stories and Monthly Challenges . It plays a significant role in the Let's Play series . This is a vital part of the music lesson and of homework and we encourage parents to engage with their children in these activities. You can get extra gems for it too :) The small muscles in your hands are responsible

22nd November 2021 Good Morning! Coffee and music Are perfect to share, At the start of the day, When you've less of a care. Time to take...

Whenever you need to learn something new you use a strategy to help you remember, most adults have learnt what works for them. However, as I learnt many years ago, just because I learn one way, it did not mean my children did. Part of our role as music teachers is to find the best way to facilitate the learning process for a person, of any age. Sometimes adults can explain the way that they learn, other times an educator reads the clues in speech and actions. It is very easy

I would like to introduce today's Gemstar, Harry. Harry has just started piano lessons with Andrew. Practice is important from day one, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming as everything is new. Stalybridge Music Academy offer a seven day support service where we will send you videos or advise with any problem or confusion. That way you too can give piano practise a big thumbs up. Every problem, hurdle or confusion is an opportunity to learn and grow in your ability. Th

Teacher's note: Make practice part of your daily routine. Once you have decided to learn music it is a good idea to commit and make your goal official. You could tweet taking lessons at #stalybridgemusicacademy #stalybridge or post on any of the other social media accounts using the same hashtags. We will try and respond, you can tag our social media account by using @stalybridgemusicacademy on Facebook. Check the other platforms for our accounts (or message Chris) we are on

Teacher's note: Practice when you get home from your lesson. The most important practice time of the week is the one you complete after...

Some of the best videos I share on our social media channels are the 'Work in Progress' videos. I was listening to a speaker called 'Gary...

Teacher's note: To be a great pianist takes great practice. Make it great. How do you make it great ? It is all about how you practice....

Gemstar for 22/05/2021 who, even though he had a long day at school and felt a little under the weather, still managed to jump on the...

Lucas is the Gemstar on 17th May 2021, he has piano lessons with Andrew Practice Point 4 Start to practice early in the week to avoid...

The Gemstar today is Mieszko who has piano lessons with Chris. Practice Point 5: Problem solve in your practice time. Use the clues in...

The Gemstar for 18th May 2021 is Josiah who takes guitar lessons with Ste. Practice point number 6 is to allow time in your practice...

Practice Pointers 5. Establish a realistic and predictable practice time that can happen every single day, regardless of any other...

Playing music you love is an important part of learning any instrument. It is lovely to hear a student play a piece they enjoy. "I love...