Scales are the Key to Music
Scales are the key to music on so many levels. We take scales very seriously at TIA. The reason that we take scales so seriously is not just because of the scales themselves, although they can be a ton of fun, they are fascinating, and we think scales on their own are just a beautiful part of music. But beyond that, scales unlock so many mysteries of music and provide the means for traveling the journey of music on so many levels.
Frustrated: Don’t Give up but Give More of Yourself to it
Next time you get frustrated, don’t give up but give more of yourself to it! Practice the fundamentals several times a week, and after each period of focused practice, just play, forget everything else, and enjoy the music!
Real Fun in Music Begins with Practice and Hard Work
But you will enjoy the music SO much more when you can play it better, and that comes with practice and discipline. Real fun with music, making the kind of music that you don’t just enjoy but that will resonate with your whole body and soul, that kind of fun—begins with practice and hard work. Practice hard. Play hard. Enjoy the music, both in practice and playing.
What to Expect from a Great Band Program?
What should you expect out of a great band program (public, private, or homeschool)?
How long will my child be in their curriculum books?
How long will my child be in their curriculum books? This is not a commonly asked question, but a good one worthy of a response. We want our families and students to understand the trajectory and the path of learning that most students take in learning music at TIA. No two students are alike, and […]
What Makes TIA Different? Themes
What makes TIA different? Another thing that makes TIA different is not just a commitment to the fundamentals of music, reading, theory, though we are relentlessly committed to teaching these in way that is fun, practical, and that our students will put to use! But we are also to a diverse understanding and appreciation of […]
What Makes TIA Different?
What makes TIA different? Another thing that makes TIA different is not just a commitment to the fundamentals of music, reading, theory, though we are relentlessly committed to teaching these in way that is fun, practical, and that our students will put to use! But we are also to a diverse understanding and appreciation of […]
Do you have traveling teachers?
Do you have traveling teachers? Can someone come to my home and teach my children? We reach so many families and so many students, which is a major part of why we exist, to serve the community! And sadly, traveling would take a lot of time that would cut our ability to teach and reach more students significantly.
Benefits of Playing a Wind Instrument
If you’ve been thinking of pulling out that old trumpet or flute that you played back in high school – DO IT! Or, if you’ve never played a wind instrument before, now is a great time to learn – you’ll learn a new skill, make some new friends, and feel better – what’s not to love!
Teaching Standards
One of the beautiful things that I think makes TIA different from other studios is consistency across the academy, a shared mission and values, and accountability to all of these.