Elizabeth Farrell Music · Journal

Notes from the studio.

A little guidance for your musical journey. Ideas for students, parents, and anyone ready to make music.

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What is the best age to start singing lessons?

Finding the right moment, the right teacher, and room for a voice to grow.

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For parents
Back to School with Music: Unlock Your Child’s Potential at Elizabeth Farrell Music
Its the start of a new school year and the perfect time to think about how to enrich your child’s education beyond the classroom. At Elizabeth…
August 27, 2024
Performance
Recital Etiquette – For the Audience
Recitals are a great opportunity for both the students and teachers to exhibit the progress made throughout the year. Parents and guests play a…
April 18, 2023
Getting started
What is the best age to start singing lessons?
Starting singing lessons at the right age can have a big impact on a person’s vocal development and overall singing ability. So, what is the…
January 29, 2023
Getting started
Music Lessons for 3 – 4 year olds?
Parents want the best for the children, and that means exposing them to all different kinds of activities. Many are interested in music lessons…
September 14, 2015
Practice
10 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Music Practice
Here are a few things to think about when you are trying to get the most out of your practice time. Find somewhere quiet. This seems too obvious…
December 20, 2014
Practice
10 Steps to Being the Musician You Always Wanted to Be
Principle no. 1: there are no short cuts Let me say that again; there are no short cuts. Now there’s a part of you that knows its true, but…
October 27, 2014
Practice
Does Practice Make Perfect?
Case Western Reserve University’s new assistant professor of psychology Brooke N. Macnamara, PhD, and colleagues have overturned a 20-year-old…
October 9, 2014
For parents
The After School Attitude!
I ran across this article on Facebook and noticed the comments from parents before even reading it. They were mostly the same – “Thank you for…
August 25, 2014
Performance
Recital Etiquette – For Performers
Performing in a recital can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for any musician. But, as important as it is to prepare musically, it’s…
May 29, 2014
For parents
11 Facts About Music Education You NEED to Know!
Children who study music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers who do not participate in music…
March 5, 2014
Practice
Metronomes: You need one!
A metronome is a must-have tool for any level musician. If you don’t have a metronome already, now is the time to get one! A student of mine…
February 28, 2014
Getting started
Piano vs. Keyboard: What’s best for you?
People need to know what to look for when buying an instrument, but first things first. How do you know if you should get a piano or keyboard??…
March 10, 2013