Why We Do Allegro
From the Desk of Lori K. Gardner, Director We don’t teach kids to make great dancers, we teach dance to make great kids. — Misty Lown My performing arts school teaches students of all levels and abilities in several disciplines: music, dance and theatre. And while I want them to achieve all that is possible…
Learning Benefits to Playing Piano for Children
Piano and Your Child’s Brain The piano is a beautiful instrument that requires rhythm, discipline, memory, and motor skills. Aside from sounding beautiful when played correctly, teaching your child piano can have even better benefits. Music generally has many cognitive advantages for children. In this blog, we will be discussing some of the great benefits…
5 Ways to Practice Dancing at Home
Longing to perfect your dance moves but don’t want the pressure of a studio or class? We’ve got you covered. In this blog post, we will explore five different ways to practice dancing at home and advance in skill level – all without having to leave the comfort of your own space! Read on for…
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your At-Home Guitar Practice
Ready to upgrade your guitar playing techniques? You’re in luck – this blog post will provide you with 5 powerful tips for practicing at home. Apply these simple strategies and watch as you make extraordinary progress on the instrument! Let’s take a look at what we have here… 1. Get a guitar stand to keep…
5 ways to practice piano at home
When you’re just starting out on piano, it can be hard to fit practice into your busy schedule. But there are plenty of ways to make the most of your limited time, and still improve your skills. Here are five tips for getting the most out of your at-home practice sessions. Get a metronome to…
5 ways to select the right dance studio
As a dancer, you understand how significant it is to locate the perfect dance studio for your needs. With all of the possibilities available, deciding on which one is the best can be overwhelming. To make sure that you choose correctly and find an ideal fit for yourself as a dancer, here are five essential…
5 ways to improve your rhythm while playing music
Do you struggle with rhythm when playing music? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Many new musicians feel overwhelmed by their lack of rhythmic accuracy or ability to maintain a consistent beat when playing music. But don’t worry; there are some easy ways that anyone can improve their rhythm while playing! In this blog post,…
5 best ways to set aside time to practice music at home
Are you a new musician who’s just starting out and looking for ways to get the most out of your practice time? It can be difficult to find consistent time and energy to focus on improving your musical skills. But if you carve out some dedicated space in your day, it will pay off! Making…
How to tune a guitar in 5 steps
If you’re an aspiring musician, developing the skill of tuning your guitar is a fundamental part of launching your journey. Not only does it ensure that the notes you hear and play will be pleasing to the ear, but it can help you learn more about music theory and other essential background knowledge for your…
5 ways for a singer to take care of their voice
Having the perfect singing voice means more than just hitting the right notes and having good technique – it also means taking special care of your vocal chords. As a singer, looking after your instrument – in this case, your throat – is essential if you want to maintain excellent vocal health and achieve great…