May 2018
Why start with piano lessons?
Why should beginning musicians start with piano lessons? A lot of people contact me for their young students (or for themselves) about piano lessons, because they heard it’s the “one they should start with.” Guess [...]
April 2018
Optimize Your Practice Time
Optimize Your Practice Time February’s Blog promised a follow-up on making the most of your practice time. So, here ya’ go! I have separated my ideas and tips into a list for Voice and a [...]
March 2018
“The Candy Man Can’t”
I know in my last blog I promised you some more detailed practice tips. Hold on to your hats,that is coming. However, I have to take a time out and talk about the importance of [...]
February 2018
Musical Pursuit, the great Paradox
Musical pursuit, the great paradox... (Warning this is actually a PSA about practicing) Practicing your instrument can be hard—it might be the last thing you want to do—but the rewards are so great for your [...]
December 2017
The Right Music Teacher
Choosing the right music teacher or knowing when to make a change? As we prepare for Christmas and the end of 2017, many people start to think of things they might want to do or [...]
Best of Dayton 2017!
Bella Musica was named Best of Dayton for Music Instruction by Dayton Magazine again this year (2017 - 2018)! Even though there have been lots of changes in the studio, one thing remains [...]