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Taking Lessons in the Summer: 5 Reasons why it’s important to keep up your music skills after school lets out
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
When to modify vowels when singing
Do you want to learn how to modify your vowels for singing? Today I’m going to be teaching you four tips on how to modify your vowels to successfully
Preparing a song
Many students struggle with the application of their skills after doing warmups or learning notes. Here are some ways you can apply your new skills to learn that killer vocal
Activities and Resources to Encourage Practice for Kids!
Looking for ways to motivate your child to practice? Look no further! Below are some fantastic resources and activities for kids who need a little push to get them started!
2019 Best of Downingtown Awards in the category of Music Instructor
It is our pleasure to inform you that DoRayMi Lessons has been selected for the 2019 Best of Downingtown Awards in the category of Music Instructor. For details and more
Seven reasons to gift music lessons this Christmas
Do you have a loved one or child who wants to learn music? Or perhaps you’d like to treat yourself this holiday season to some lessons and learn to play
Healing musical wounds – Part 1
A couple years ago I had a blog on the ways to deal with performance anxiety. More years teaching have passed and I’d like to think I’m a little older
The Elusive Head Voice
A major concern of many beginning students is expanding their range. So many potential singers subscribe to the belief that they “just can’t sing high”. Many are shocked when in
Downingtown Farmers Market
DoRayMi Lessons will be doing a student showcase on May 12th and May 19th at the Downingtown and Malvern farmer's markets, respectively. Check out our most talented students at these
3 singing habits that keep your voice healthy
Singers, Please Belt Responsibly! Many singers want to keep their voice in tip top shape in order to retain range, flexibility and power. No one wants to hassle of a
How to raise a music prodigy
Recently I was invited to write a blog entitled “How to raise a music prodigy”. While the cringe-worthy title has some obvious pitfalls, let’s examine the reasons behind it for
Trouble reading notes? Try these tricks!
Oftentimes I come across students, especially younger students who have some difficulty reading music at first. Here are some of my suggestions for at home practice: Make it a fun,
