The Merit of Practice

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”    – Vladimir Horowitz, Classical Pianist We’ve heard it a million times: practice makes perfect. It is true that practicing is a key component of improving and applies to basically any activity; this includes learning an instrument. At Crescendo Music Studios, we often say these final words to the student as they walk out the door: “don’t forget to practice!” We hold this as a high value at our studio! The famous adage ‘practice makes perfect’ is said for a reason; however, at Crescendo Music Studios our preferred quotes are these: practice makes…

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The Benefit of Music for Stress & Anxiety

It is incredibly important to take time and engage in activities that bring happiness and joy. For some, this may be spending time with family, or taking walks in nature, or painting. A common answer is music! Many people find listening to music, playing music, learning an instrument, or singing to be a joyful activity.

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Our COVID Protocols and the Value of Mask Wearing

“Safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.” – Nelson Mandela As we are all aware, our world is facing challenging times. COVID-19 has impacted our lives, and as a business, we must adapt and change! We are so grateful to our incredible staff, students and families, who have been so patient and understanding through this time. To this end, we have enacted a number of recommended protocols at Crescendo Music Studios, designed to…

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How To Help Your Child Prepare For a Performance

“I enjoy reading about the lives of musicians, and find many similarities in their ideas of preparation and their utter devotion to this great eternal language: music.”    – Jessye Norman, Opera Singer ‘Tis the season of performing! Students around our studio are preparing pieces for upcoming events like exams, festivals, showcases, coffee house nights, and our spring recital! Previously, we have written on the subject of “the benefit of performing”.  Performing allows students to set goals, conquer challenges, and grow exponentially as musicians. While all of this remains true, there is a huge part of the performance aspect that we…

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