by Rosalind Hayes | May 25, 2023 | Tips
Your child’s music education is important to you. You want to know that your investment is worth it. But what makes a good music teacher? Guess no more. If your teacher has these qualities, you’re in good hands. Is flexible with their teaching style. A good...
by Rosalind Hayes | Apr 24, 2023 | Tips
Recently I’ve been asked by a few of my students who sing with local bands if they could have help with working on harmonies and backup vocals. I have a few pointers to work on harmonizing with singing when learning how to develop your harmonization skills as a...
by Rosalind Hayes | Apr 12, 2023 | Tips
Auditioning for a performance, choir, or college can be a scary thing. One thing that can make it even more terrifying is finding yourself unprepared. Knowing the answers to the following (sometimes unanticipated) questions before you audition can alleviate stress....
by Rosalind Hayes | Apr 2, 2023 | Tips
Today I was visiting with a business owner who told me of her frustration getting last-minute cake orders. She lamented that it was taking her away from pre-planned family time, leading to disorganized staff communication and turning her day upside down. She blushed...
by Rosalind Hayes | Mar 8, 2023 | Tips
Recently I came across this question with a student in a lesson. Apparently, she had been “screaming the name of a note” in her head while I was searching for a key on the piano. She said, “this is an off-topic question, Miss Rosalind, but what exactly is perfect...
by Rosalind Hayes | Jun 17, 2021 | Tips
Summer hits and schedules get crazy. It can be tempting to take a break from music lessons for the summer, after all-school’s out, right? While it may seem like this makes sense, let’s talk about the benefits of sticking with lessons throughout the summer and how...