Don’t Hit Pause: How to Stay on Track With Piano During Summer

Summer is HERE! In Texas, we’ve felt the heat for months now, but for kids, it’s all about ‘school’s out.’ Which in their minds means I don’t have to: Go to schoolWake up early every morningDo homeworkPractice the piano Wait a minute… not practice the piano? Wrong! Piano…

Practicing the Piano vs. Playing the Piano

News flash! Many piano students don’t “practice” the piano. They “play” the piano instead. And while they may “play” the piano daily, there are important differences between practicing the piano and playing the piano when it comes to skill development, progress and mastery….

Band, Orchestra, Choir, Oh My!

It’s recruiting season for many school Band, Orchestra, and Choir programs. If your child hasn’t already told you that the older ensembles (an ensemble is a group of musicians performing together) came to perform for them, they probably will soon. Katy students are lucky to…