Resources
Practice tips and lesson advice
Short, useful reads from teachers who spend their weeks helping students get unstuck.
Practice
How to make 30 minutes of practice actually count
A simple three-part practice structure that fits a half-hour and keeps beginners improving week to week.
July 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Online lessonsAre online music lessons actually effective?
What virtual lessons do just as well as in-person, what they do worse, and how to set up so it barely matters.
June 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Getting startedHow to choose a music teacher (7 questions to ask)
The questions that separate a teacher who is right for you from one who is merely a great player.
June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Getting startedStarting an instrument as an adult: what to expect
Adults learn differently from kids — usually faster in some ways. Here's how to use that instead of fighting it.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read