

New Year, New You - No More Excuses! :)
Is consistent practice in the age of COVID even possible? I would argue that it's more possible now than ever before! In recent months o


What To Consider When Choosing A Teacher
For those deciding to start their children's formal piano, guitar, or violin instruction, choosing a Suzuki instructor should be informed...


Last Minute Recital Details
This is a reminder that the Summit Academy of Music will be hosting a student recital on November 16th at 4pm! Here are the details:...


Trust In The Process
Nearly every day, I walk through an apple orchard to get some exercise with my dog. It's a wonderfully rejuvenating practice that helps


Shout Out To The Parents!
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Jobs - these great men all had one thing in common. Can you guess what it might be? If you gue


Summer Music Camps - Now's The Time!
At a Suzuki Institute, your child can get specialized attention on their specific instrument and can make friends with and learn from others


Why Perform?
Recently in a lesson, I had a student express uncertainty as to whether or not he should perform. Both his parent and I were firmly in favor

Come See Steve Play!
Steve will be performing in the Cafe at the NC Arboretum's Winter Lights from 6:30-9pm on the following dates:


The Value of Community Ensembles
This weekend, I had the privilege of performing with the Asheville Symphony Chorus at Arden Presbyterian for our celebration of Leonard Bern

Why Music?
I found this post on Facebook this week and couldn't resist sharing. Music is a science. Music is mathematical. Music is a foreign langu