Audiation is the ability to hear music when no musical sound is present. When you audiate, you have internalized music and are “thinking” music. While progressively omitting the lyrics in a song they have learned, children are given the...
Read more1.Confidence- put on your super hero mask and do the “power pose,” even if you don’t feel confident. You may be surprised at how you feel afterward. 2.Take a bow- it is so important to give a good bow after your performance. Remember that...
Read morePracticing a new skill is hard. Sometimes it feels impossible and can be very discouraging. Luckily, Myriad Music School is here to bring you some good news. The reason learning a new skill (specifically an instrument) is hard is because you are...
Read moreBowing: Practice long up and down bow strokes the full length of the bow. Make sure the bow hair is flat on the string and stays a consistent distance from the bridge. Notice how you hold the bow in your hand and how your wrist and arm allow you...
Read moreWhen learning a new piece, make your practice tempo slower than you think it should be. Give yourself time to navigate new finger numbers, chord shapes, articulation, dynamics, and hand shifts before playing your piece at it’s intended...
Read moreMyriad is more than just a School of Music and Dance. The support that the teachers and staff give each other makes it a close family which provides a welcoming environment of growth and artistry. The curriculum does an outstanding job of...
Read moreThe hydration needs of children are not that different than adults. Some studies have suggested that infants and children are more susceptible to dehydration because of their smaller body weights, higher turnover of water and electrolytes and...
Read moreVocal development is a process that benefits both expressive speaking and singing. Children begin by exploring vocal sounds, such as sounds from the environment or animal sounds. Gradually, they learn to match and produce specific pitches. In...
Read moreHere at Myriad, we are of the mindset that learning never stops. Our teachers attend continuing education seminars a few times a year in order to provide your child with the best music education in the bay area. Our most recent presentation was...
Read moreWe understand that the beginning of the school year can be overwhelming and it can be easy to start thinking of limiting the number of activities your child is involved in. Before you consider removing your child from their music lessons, read...
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