Many new and prospective students are under the false assumption that to learn how to play an instrument you need to spend an insane amount of time practicing. It is true that the more you put into something, the more you get out of it. However...
Read moreBe a Super Singer: 4 Ways to Power Up Your Performances
When you think about amazing singers, something they all have in common is the power they had in their singing. When a great singer is performing, everyone in the audience can feel that something special is happening. It’s not just about hearing...
Read moreActive Music Listening: it’s not just a good time, it’s good for the mind
It might sound a little ironic, but an often overlooked aspect of becoming a better musician, singer, and dancer is actively listening to music. Simply put, active music listening in a focused, engaged way. This is an easy, fun way to learn more...
Read moreDancing for Self Expression
Over the next few weeks, discuss with your child what they love about dance. What are their favorite dance moves? How about their favorite songs to dance to? And perhaps most importantly, how does dancing make them feel? One of the best and most...
Read moreThree Tips to Improve Your Home Voice Practice
Do you want to start voice practice at home, but aren’t sure where to start? Are you already in the habit, but looking for ways to take your practice to the next level? We’ve got you covered! Here’s three tips to help improve your home voice...
Read moreSummer Dance Camp: Week One Update
Myriad’s summer Dance Camp had their end of week camp performance Friday in front of families on our outdoor stage. Everyone’s performances were outstanding! —– This week’s theme was Enchanted Forest and the students danced to...
Read moreArts Education Boosts Writing Scores
Extra arts education boosts students’ writing scores — and their compassion, big new study finds. “Arts learning experiences benefit students in terms of social, emotional, and academic outcomes,” say researchers Dan Bowen of Texas A&M...
Read moreMyriad Owner’s Insight – Welcome to Ubuntu
Check out our new “Owner’s Insight” videos at our youtube channel: Myriad Music School and Dance Academy. Discover our word for fall, ubuntu, and what it means to our music and dance school! Check out our music and dance lessons...
Read moreSinging on Pitch
When learning to sing on pitch, each child takes in the information and processes it differently. Each lesson is carefully crafted to give the kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learners opportunities to experience the lesson through their...
Read moreHow Group Participation Can Make You Better
A majority of educators agree that group participation can help make students become better participants in groups help develop stronger social skills improve emotional expressiveness lean more towards management improve performance in their...
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