

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


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


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

Practice For Mastery, Part 2
Once we've gotten the technique of the piece and can play all the notes well, we're done, right? There is a temptation to think that


6 Things To Consider Before Your First Music Lesson
Thinking about enrolling your child in music lessons? Great! Playing an instrument is such a wonderful creative expression, and teaches chil


6 Ways To Stay Musical This Summer
Summer is almost here! Once school breaks for the year, it's tempting to throw all routine out of the window and just relax for 3 months


Musical Activities For The Whole Family
Summer is quickly approaching, and that means more opportunities for family outings! If you're looking to keep your young musician engag


How, Not What
However, many of the skills we work on in lessons aren't "what" skills so much as they're "how" techniques. As a