Have you ever felt like the more you practice, the worse it gets? A study performed in 2017 on working memory may hold the answer as to...

Victor Wooten shares some passionate advice about the benefits of allowing children to explore music and listen to it often from an early...

There are two types of ways in which we praise one another. People praise is praising who someone is, usually unchangeable traits about...

Get to know Mobile Music Lessons student David, from the guitar studios of Gary Goudelock, Jr! Q: What is your favorite piece to play? A:...

Bravo to all Mobile Music Lessons students who participated in Sunday's spring recital at Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community in West Des...

Get to know Mobile Music Lessons student Freddy, from the piano studio of Arkay Brown. Q: What is your favorite piece to play? A: My...

Have you ever stumbled during a performance or practice, even though you practiced the piece to perfection and were sure you could...

Noa Kageyama, Ph.D., explains in a recent blog how practicing performing in front of family pets or outdoor animals can be beneficial to...

Thank you to the nearly 60 piano students from 15 area piano studios who participated in the fifth annual Des Moines Area Piano Festival...

Do you find yourself procrastinating when it's time to practice, telling yourself you'll "just practice later"? How can you move past...

If you're a beginner, or maybe you just want a refresher, check out this short but detailed video on how to read sheet music! Ted Hanson...

Get to know Mobile Music Lessons student Eli, from the piano studio of Adam Pandian. Q: What is your favorite piece to play? A: Legend...

In a recent study done at Indiana University, 20 musicians were asked to memorize a short passage, with one group simply repeating the...

Educator Anita Collins shares how playing music exercises our brains and how this can improve function for other everyday tasks. The most...

Spending a lot of time concentrating on all the flaws in our playing is necessary for effective practice. It's easy to become fixated on...

Get to know Mobile Music Lessons student, Anabel from the piano studio of Sarah Reeves! Q: What is your favorite piece to play? A: My...

Sight-reading is essential for musicians to be well-rounded and capable sight-readers. Sight-reading builds confidence, strengthens a...

Robert was conflicted about his career choice—to be a doctor or a musician? In a poignant tale of the underprivileged in society, Robert...

Meditation is gaining popularity due to its potential to improve physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Consistent practice can...

Have you ever sat and practiced the same passage over and over, only to end up frustrated that you haven't learned to correct the mistake...