Practicing 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 on your Violin
Bowing: 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 morePractice Tempo
When 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 moreNathan C.
Myriad 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 moreHydration for Young Dancers
The 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
Vocal 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 moreCreative Movement with Patricia Reedy
Here 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 more6 Benefits of Music Lessons
We 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...
Read moreMusic Benefits People of All Ages
Music isn’t just good for our youngsters, people of all ages can benefit from the magic that music provides. Watch this short video to see how music brought a man suffering from dementia out of depression and let him enjoy his life...
Read moreBuilding Confident, Happy Dancers
We want our dancers here at Myriad to feel confident before, during and after each class. Here are some tips that will help. 1. Be prompt for class. 2. Come properly dressed in assigned color leotard, without jewelry other then small earrings...
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