HAVE YOU PRACTICED TODAY? Here’s some tips and tutorials at your fingertips
One of the most important factors in your child’s music journey is how often they practice! We know is difficult and that many kids (and parents) find it difficult […]
The Scary World of Teaching Babies
by Amelia Wong I thought I was in a safe zone after learning to overcome my fear of working with kids ages 4. I was enjoying my challenges working […]
Why I Sacrificed My ‘Precious’
I use toys as a tool to teach music to children. Some toys I bought, others were donated. Over the years, I have amassed a decent size collection of toys. These […]
Little Scary Monsters!
by Amelia Wong As a fresh young music graduate, being a rookie at piano teaching was indeed a huge learning platform for me. I remembered, I was terrified of children, […]
No response from the kid… uh-oh
I work with children of different personalities – dominant, strong-willed, gentle, hyperactive, reserved, unresponsive… the list could go on and on. I want to share with you a personal […]
Regaining my mojo…
by Amelia Wong Being a passionate and committed teacher, I’ve always had this belief that my students should achieve and work towards excellence. They should leave their lessons with […]
How to teach Mathematics in Music
Have you ever had a frustrating moment when you are teaching a child on a musical concept and the child just doesn’t get it? I have had THOUSANDS of those […]
Confidence is the Key to Success
There are many methodologies and pedagogies expounded by specialists on the best way to teach music to a child. Some believe that music is best learnt if kids play by […]
My Way or the Highway
How do you work with a child that has a dominant personality? I have had my fair share of these children who believe their way is the only way! Children […]
How to attract kids to attend music class
Have you ever lost your temper and raised your voice at a child for not being able to understand what you were teaching or saying? I have had countless experiences […]
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