Category Archives: Learn

Why you should listen to your pieces

Something I’ve heard repeatedly throughout my years of orchestral playing is “go home and listen...

How to prepare for an orchestra rehearsal

Being prepared for an orchestral rehearsal will mean that you won’t be stressing about playing...

Composer spotlight: Johann Sebastian Bach

It goes without saying that Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is one of the greatest composers...

Managing kids’ busy schedules

Do you feel as though your children have more of a social life than yourself?...

The 4 keys to a successful music lesson at home

When you have a lesson at home, whether online or in person, you need to...

Marathon training and music – how to track your progress

Call me crazy, but I’m training for a marathon. I’m working hard at improving, building...

Why private lessons should be tailored to the student

A good music teacher does not look for future celebrities in the arts, but should...

Home schooling and music appreciation

Our recent experience of having our children schooling from home has made many of us...

Parent Engagement = Music Lesson Success!

Many people believe that “musicians are born and not made”, but this couldn’t be further...

Will online lessons work for my child?

Inner West Institute of Music recently moved to online classes in response to the COVID-19...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

How music lessons benefit Homeschooling families

How music lessons benefit Homeschooling families Home education is a legally recognised alternative to enrolling a child...