July 9, 2020
Creating and maintaining positive social relationships is essential for our physical and mental health and well-being. Here’s a few ways that playing music together plays a key role in in strengthening social bonds and developing social skills. Contact, Coordination and […]
June 9, 2020
Our recent experience of having our children schooling from home has made many of us realise that it can be a challenging task. Many families do this as a way of life without the specific guidance of teachers. Through the […]
May 25, 2020
Many people believe that “musicians are born and not made”, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! In the first two years of learning, it is almost impossible to guess who will excel, but everyone agrees that parents who […]
May 12, 2020
Every musician knows that practise is essential to improving their skills, but encouraging our children to practise can be hard work! These days we are lucky to have access to an array of apps to stimulate, educate and entertain our […]
May 4, 2020
Music and Mother’s Day Music is a big part of my life and I can largely thank my Mum for that. She’s taught hundreds of children and adults how to play piano for over 50 years and is a shining […]
April 21, 2020
Inner West Institute of Music recently moved to online classes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been an interesting learning curve for us all, but a surprisingly successful one! Needless to say, we get asked plenty of questions about […]
April 8, 2020
Our recent rapid transition from face to face lessons to online lessons has been a steep learning curve for us all. Watching students and teachers embrace the intricacies of technology set ups has been amazing and every week we are […]
April 4, 2020
When things seem a little chaotic in our environment, one way to feel like we have some control is to stick to our routines. They can give us a sense of certainty and familiarity, especially for our children. No doubt […]
March 19, 2020
Attention to cleanliness of your instrument not only helps with reducing the potential of it harbouring nasty bacteria, but it also prolongs the life of your instrument. Ideally your instrument should be cleaned every time you use it, but often […]
February 26, 2020
I have been teaching students for over 20 years and have performed in countless concerts, but I still consider myself a student. I am still learning and growing and challenging myself after all this time. I may no longer have […]
February 11, 2020
Drums are one of the most historically significant musical instruments. They have been used for thousands of years in ceremonies, wars, spiritual and symbolic ways. They have been used as a communication tool over long distances and now form the […]
January 15, 2020
Think about speed Speed plays a big role in quality practice – sometimes you’ll need to slow things down so you can adjust and take in everything you need to – sometimes thought you’ve just got to go for it. […]
January 15, 2020
Make A Plan Plan out what you want to achieve from your practice. This is just as important for a quick 5 minute practice as it is for a big session. Set yourself some really specific targets – and then […]
November 19, 2019
John Curro was an Australian violinist, violist, conductor and music director. John was a beautiful soul, so intrinsically entwined in his love and passion for music. This strong sense of purpose touched many he encountered, including myself. He was one […]
November 6, 2019
How music lessons benefit Homeschooling families Home education is a legally recognised alternative to enrolling a child in school in all Australian states and territories. Across Australia, there are around 20,000 homeschooled students and the numbers are growing. (https://www.sbs.com.au/news/why-homeschooling-is-on-the-rise-in-australia) You need to […]