Almost every performer experiences some form of nervousness or anxiety prior to a performance. Don’t let yourself become more nervous just because you’re nervous! It’s completely natural to have all those butterflies. In fact, feeling a little anxious can even help focus your attention and help you perform even better. You just need to be… Read More
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5 Ways to Boost Your Performing Confidence
Posted Wednesday, May 15 in Tips and Resources7 Benefits to Private Music Lessons
Posted Wednesday, May 8 in Tips and ResourcesWhen a child’s school already offers music as part of its regular curriculum, some may wonder what the point is in paying for private lessons. Are there really any added benefits from taking private lessons in addition to music class? While music class definitely impacts a child’s development, private lessons offer so much more than… Read More
7 Ways to Connect with Your Audience
Posted Tuesday, May 7 in Tips and ResourcesMay—the month of recitals—it’s here and it’s so hard to believe it! With the final details of recital pieces being worked on in lesson and memory strengthened, May definitely will be a busy month for all of our young musicians here at PCS. Preparing well for the big performance is important, but just practicing a… Read More
It’s National Guitar Month?!!
Posted Tuesday, April 30 in News, Tips and ResourcesApril—National Guitar Month—who knew?!! Well, you do now and here at Piano Central Studios we are celebrating National Guitar Month by featuring both our guitar program and our fine guitar teacher, Mr. Grayson Heichel. Why Sign up for Guitar Lessons? It seems like just about everyone has at one time or another played a little… Read More
It’s Naptime!
Posted Tuesday, April 30 in Tips and ResourcesWhat does a mom look forward to every day? That’s right! It’s naptime. Naps are necessary for a number of reasons, but why exactly? How long should your child be sleeping every day? How can you get your child to take a nap or have a quiet time? Answers to all these questions and much… Read More
Four New Strategies to Help You Memorize
Posted Wednesday, April 10 in Tips and ResourcesWith the PCS Music and Art Fest quickly approaching as well as all of the spring semester recitals, there’s a lot of music that needs memorizing! What’s the best way to memorize? Are there any memorization tips? We’d like to share a few pointers to get you started. As you start off on your memorization… Read More
Simple Tip for Organizing Your Music Books
Posted Wednesday, April 10 in Tips and Resources
Here’s a very creative idea for organizing music from one of our families! Tom and his mom, Noreen had a great idea for organizing his piano books! As all of you know, it can be a challenge to keep the books, extra worksheets, and assignment book all in a handy location…. Read More
Ways to Listen to Classical Music
Posted Wednesday, April 3 in Tips and Resources
We’re nearing the end of the school year already and PCS students are working hard trying to complete as many Skillmasters categories as possible. One category frequently proves to be a challenging one to finish, namely Concert Attendance. To earn this category you have to 1) attend two concerts 2) attend one concert and listen… Read More
Meet the Composer: Robert Schumann
Posted Monday, April 1 in News, Tips and Resources
Quick Facts Born: June 8, 1810 in Zwickau in Saxony Died: July 29, 1856 near Bonn Country of Origin: Germany Musical Period: Romantic Period Best Known For Robert Schumann is best known as a Romantic Era composer and musical journalist. Biography Robert Schumann grew up in a household that treasured and esteemed the arts and… Read More
Meet the Composer: Clara Schumann
Posted Monday, April 1 in News, Tips and Resources
Quick Facts Born: September 13, 1819 – Leipzig, Germany Died: May 20, 1896 – Franfurt, Germany Country of Origin: Germany Musical Period: Romantic Period Best Known For Though most well known as a concert pianist, Clara Schumann also composed a number of works as well. Biography Clara Schumann studied piano with her famous pedagogue father,… Read More
