Category Archives: IWIM Blog
The lure of drums
Music started with the most primitive of instruments – our bodies. Beating on things to...
Dec
IWIM 2020 Yearly Concert
We are excited to announce that whilst we are unable to be physically together this...
Sep
Home schooling and music appreciation
Our recent experience of having our children schooling from home has made many of us...
Jun
Parent Engagement = Music Lesson Success!
Many people believe that “musicians are born and not made”, but this couldn’t be further...
May
Practice Apps & Tips
Every musician knows that practise is essential to improving their skills, but encouraging our children...
May
Will online lessons work for my child?
Inner West Institute of Music recently moved to online classes in response to the COVID-19...
Apr
What to expect from online lessons at Inner West Institute of Music
Our recent rapid transition from face to face lessons to online lessons has been a...
Apr
The benefits of continuing lessons online in times of uncertainty
When things seem a little chaotic in our environment, one way to feel like we...
Apr
How to clean your instrument
Attention to cleanliness of your instrument not only helps with reducing the potential of it...
Mar
How using different teaching techniques can help a student’s progress
I have been teaching students for over 20 years and have performed in countless concerts,...
Feb
Some surprising benefits of learning the drums as an adult
Drums are one of the most historically significant musical instruments. They have been used for...
Feb
Practical Practice Tips
Think about speed Speed plays a big role in quality practice – sometimes you’ll need...
Jan
Music, memories and purpose
John Curro was an Australian violinist, violist, conductor and music director. John was a beautiful...
Nov