Practice Tips—No. 2: The Practice Environment
People often think that music is just fun. Because it is hard work, parents should help to create the appropriate condition for
CAM Students Make it To Finals!
We are pleased to make an exciting announcement regarding two students of the Chopin Academy…
Practice Tips — No. 1: Planning
When observing students after their week at home alone, often we are surprised by the result of practice. Although the student vehemently asserts that he or she put in 45-75 minutes religiously every day of the week, the progress does not support the time commitment. Asking further questions, such as, “did you read my notes?”…
Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior [From a Purely Pianistic Point of View…]
The Wall Street Journal published an interesting and thought-provoking article that compares Western and Chinese parents (but referring to the latter as Asian). The title is presumably an unabashedly provocative poke at the American subculture of parenting in order to get our attention, especially given our North American PC-friendly straightjackets… er, uniforms, and racial sensitivity…
Lessons Are Not Corollas
In today’s world we all are very busy. We try to save time and accomplish lots of things by shopping online
Ms. Irena Kirova (piano, theory)
Beginning her studies at age five, Bulgarian born Ms. Kirova completed her diploma