“How do I get my kid to practice their instrument?” We get asked this question all the time.

It is so normal for music students to feel unmotivated to practice at times. Factors like age, the piece they’re learning and the busyness of their week can all have an impact on students’ lack of motivation o practice. Here are several practice tips you can use to get motivated and stay on track.

Learning to play music has been shown to have numerous cognitive benefits. Just like how we go to the gym, run around the block or stretch to keep our bodies healthy, learning to play a musical instrument has incredible benefits when it comes to keeping our brain healthy.

How does playing music can improve your memory and concentration? Playing music requires a great deal of mental focus and concentration, which can improve memory and concentration skills. As you practice and improve you performance, it’s likely that you’ll also see improvements in other areas of your life that require these skills, such as studying, working, or engaging in hobbies.

Private music lessons, whether it be piano, guitar or singing — come with a whole heap of advantages. This goes for everyone - despite age, background or prior experience.

If you’re considering getting your child to start learning music, you might wonder if there is a point of paying for private lessons no top of the school curriculum? Are there really any added benefits from taking private lessons in addition to music class?

And if you’re beyond your schooling years — you may be considering picking up a creative or active hobby. So, why music? What’s the benefit? Are there any benefits?

Our answer is simple, and plain. Yes. There are incredible benefits to receiving weekly private music lessons outside of a conventional school, or online platform setting.