

The Process Is The Point
It's been an interesting year so far, and now that summer is winding down, I'm sure parents everywhere are missing the familiar rout


Musician Wen Learns To Play The Lute
A long time ago there was a musician who could charm birds and fish into dancing with his music. A lute player named Wen from the Kingdom of


A PSA: The Power Of Routine
As the school year begins and we settle into a new, likely busier routine, time seems like it's becoming scarcer. We now have after...


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


Time To Rock! A Step-By-Step For Recital Prep
Why do we practice performing? To get better at it, of course! Live performance is another set of skills just like scales or arpeggios. We p


Holding Yourself Accountable
What exactly does holding yourself accountable look like? How can we do this effectively? In the context of any goal, whether it be to medit


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


Should Parents Stay In The Studio?
If you're new to Summit Academy of Music, you might notice that we have a policy of requiring parents in the room during the lesson. The