The Essential Holiday Gift Guide to Purchasing Music Instruments (Keyboard and Guitar Edition)

Music instruments are popular gifts during the holiday season and, we believe, the best gifts anyone could receive. The gift of a guitar or keyboard can spark creativity and lead to life-long inspiration. Each Christmas, parents put instruments under the tree in hopes that their children will develop a love for playing music. It’s important to … Read more

Metro Music Makers Workshop Podcast: Episode 2

The second episode of our Metro Music Makers podcast is up and ready for listening! This time, we’re interviewing Renee Holliman, our local assessment center supervisor for the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program. If you’re new to the Royal Conservatory program, it’s a judged event for students that tests their technical skills, performance proficiency, ear … Read more

November Student of The Month: Collin Holgerson!

Did you miss our Student of the Month feature? Well it’s back, and this month we would like to introduce you to our November Student of the Month, Collin Holgerson! His teacher, Miss Chelsea Smith says: “I nominated Collin because he’s a hard worker and is always excited for piano. He is enthusiastic about approaching … Read more

Student Corner: 5 Reasons to Pursue a Commercial Music Degree

Contributed by: Desiree Holliman Desiree Holliman recently joined our administrative staff after earning her degree in Commercial Music from Belmont University in Nashville. She has some great advice for students who are interested in pursuing a music industry career. Her first recommendation is to get a college degree, and here are her top 5 reasons … Read more

Student Corner: Instruments That Pay

Contributed by J.T. Lee Learning an instrument is a wonderful thing for its own sake, but it can be especially rewarding when it starts to pay off in real, financial terms. I first realized this when I got my first paying gig at the age of 17. Things got even better when I received a … Read more

Get A Sneak Peak Into Our Teaching Workshops With Our New Podcast!

One of the things that makes Metro Music Makers and its teachers truly special is that we offer amazing training workshops several times a month for our teachers, to keep them inspired and at the top of their game. In these workshops, our teachers get awesome tips and ideas for improving every aspect of their … Read more

What Is The Right Age For Starting Lessons?

Contributed by: Sara Longwell Do you have a young child who has expressed interest in playing an instrument? Do you have an older child who already takes lessons, and now you’re considering starting lessons for a younger sibling? Or maybe it’s been your dream from the beginning to give your child music lessons and you’re wondering if … Read more

Student Corner: 4 Common Bad Practice Habits and How to Break Them

Welcome to the latest edition of Student Corner, our special feature for you and your student to read together. This week’s contribution comes from Mr. Brandon Marsolo. We are all guilty of having some bad and lazy practice habits, but when you realize your mistakes you get the chance to change your ways and maximize … Read more

"When Is My Child Done With Lessons?"

Contributed by: Sarah Cauthen I was asked a question recently that really stumped me: “When is my child done with piano lessons? I mean, how do you know when they’re ready to stop?” If a kid asked me this, of course I would say something like, “Duh, never!” or “When you go off to college!” … Read more

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