The Importance of Consistency in Music Study "Use It Or Lose It!" You have made a substantial investment in your child's education. Music is kind of like exercising; if you exercise your body regularly, there has to be a benefit in great health. But, just because you exercised for 10 months straight, doesn't mean you can stop exercising for 2 months and keep your health exactly where it was the last day you worked out! No, of course … [Read more...]
Choosing An Instrument For Your Child
It is the beginning of the school year, and just like every other school year, I get several phone calls a week asking me the same question, "I really want my child to play a musical instrument, but I don't know which one!" I have to tell you--I'm THRILLED to hear those questions, because it shows a parent who a) understands how important music is and b) shows me that this is a parent who really cares about the "choice" of instruments, rather … [Read more...]
Paula’s Story
Hello! Welcome to the very first posting for Music for Life, from MusicMakers, LLC and The MusicMakers Academy. My name is Paula Penna, and I am a passionate, dedicated music teacher who has lived this blog--Music HAS BEEN for my life. I own MusicMakers, LLC and The MusicMakers Academy--the classical music school with a progressive attitude. I figured it is probably best to start my blogging adventures by telling you a little bit about myself. … [Read more...]