TED Talks – How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain

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I invite you to watch this quick (under 5 minute) animated lesson on how playing an instrument is an activity similar to a full-body brain workout.  It’s really interesting when you realize how many parts of the brain are at … Continue reading

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Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You the Edge

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I came across this article and thought that I’d pass it on to all of you.  So many times we think about the connection between math and music, but there are so many other ways that music can help us. … Continue reading

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One More Week!!!

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It’s official – in 1 week and 1 day my MYC classes will be starting!!!  I’m really excited to continue teaching a great bunch of students and to welcome a new group to the program! Classes will begin on September … Continue reading

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Music Lessons and the Long Term Effects on the Brain

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There have been numerous articles and studies done on how music education can help children, but did you know that it can help your children when they become grandparents? An article from the National Geographic talks about just that – … Continue reading

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Fall 2014 Lessons

Lessons are over for another year – and it was a truly great year! It was wonderful being able to meet and work with new families this year and continue working with my returning families. It also was a little … Continue reading

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