Student Spotlight: David
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:...
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Mar 281 min read
Spring 2024 Recital Recap
Bravo to all Mobile Music Lessons students who participated in Sunday's spring recital at Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community in West Des...
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Mar 201 min read
Student Spotlight: Freddy
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...
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Mar 151 min read
A simple shift in mindset to improve your performances!
Have you ever stumbled during a performance or practice, even though you practiced the piece to perfection and were sure you could...
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Mar 61 min read
Performance Practice... With Pets!
Noa Kageyama, Ph.D., explains in a recent blog how practicing performing in front of family pets or outdoor animals can be beneficial to...
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Mar 21 min read
Des Moines Area Piano Festival Recap
Thank you to the nearly 60 piano students from 15 area piano studios who participated in the fifth annual Des Moines Area Piano Festival...
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Feb 241 min read
How the Peak-End Rule Can Improve Practice
Do you find yourself procrastinating when it's time to practice, telling yourself you'll "just practice later"? How can you move past...
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Feb 121 min read
How to Read Music
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...
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Feb 41 min read
Student Spotlight: Eli
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...
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Feb 11 min read
Better Memorization
In a recent study done at Indiana University, 20 musicians were asked to memorize a short passage, with one group simply repeating the...
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Jan 251 min read
How Playing an Instrument Benefits the Brain
Educator Anita Collins shares how playing music exercises our brains and how this can improve function for other everyday tasks. The most...
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Jan 161 min read
Positive Practice Reflection
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...
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Jan 91 min read
Student Spotlight: Anabel
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...
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Jan 41 min read
How Strong Sight-Reading Skills Benefit Musicians
Sight-reading is essential for musicians to be well-rounded and capable sight-readers. Sight-reading builds confidence, strengthens a...
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Dec 29, 20231 min read
Between Music and Medicine
Robert was conflicted about his career choice—to be a doctor or a musician? In a poignant tale of the underprivileged in society, Robert...
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Dec 20, 20231 min read
Meditation Before Music
Meditation is gaining popularity due to its potential to improve physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Consistent practice can...
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Dec 14, 20231 min read
The Importance of Inter-Trial Intervals
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...
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Dec 3, 20231 min read
Winter 2023 Recital Recap
Bravo to all Mobile Music Lessons students who participated in todays winter recital at Wesley on Grand, a WesleyLife Community in Des...
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Nov 28, 20231 min read
Tips on Overcoming Preperformance Anxiety
Many musicians feel nervousness or anxiety before a performance, whether it be their first or their 100th. Oftentimes, we can practice a...
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Nov 10, 20231 min read
Student Spotlight: Ella
Get to know Mobile Music Lessons student, Ella from the piano studio of Rebekah Hickok! Q: What is your favorite piece to play? A: Right...
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