Ear Training
Quick Tips to Develop Your Ear! What is ear training? Put simply, ear training (also known as aural skills) is how we connect hearing and thinking. Just as you learn to read words in [...]
Why Not to Quit!
Why Students Quit Music Lessons (and How We Can Prevent It) Every year students sign up for music lessons, full of hope, inspiration, and promise, and by the end of the school year, many quit [...]
ISM @ Kennedy Center!
International School of Music Honor Students to perform at the Kennedy Center We are pleased to announce the International School of Music’s debut at the prestigious Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater on Friday, 12/21 at 7:30pm. [...]
Private vs Group
Private Music Lessons vs Group Music Classes You’ve decided to start music lessons and you’ve even decided on an instrument. Now you’re thinking about scheduling and finances, which begs the question: Are private music lessons [...]
8 Ways to Have Successful Music Lessons
Looking to start your child on music lessons but not sure where to start? Here are eight things that every parent should consider before deciding on music lessons for their child. These guidelines will help [...]
Want to Take Guitar Lessons, but Not Sure Where to Start?
Check out this helpful info to get you started! If you’re about to start guitar lessons, chances are you’re on the verge of purchasing an instrument. You may have ventured to a music store and [...]
In-Home Music Lessons vs. Music School Lessons
If you’re considering signing yourself or your child up for music lessons, chances are you’ve contemplated selecting a teacher and/or a music school from which to take lessons. At first glance, in-home lessons with a [...]
How to Tell if Your Child Is Musical
One of the joys of early parenthood is learning more about the beautiful human you’ve created. What are his likes and dislikes? How does she communicate when she’s hurt, or hungry, or excited? What’s the [...]
Five Must-Haves to Kick off a Musical School Year!
Chances are you’ve already started shopping for back to school supplies for the upcoming school year. You’ve stocked up on notebooks, pencils, erasers, folders, and any other necessities. Those are all great, but have you [...]
Conquer Summer Boredom With Music Lessons!
Hurray, Summer is here! Time to pull the swimsuits out of storage and hit the pool! Time to eat unlimited ice cream and watch cartoons all summer! Time for camp and making new friends! Time [...]