School is starting up again, and on Monday, August 23rd, we’ll be starting our fall courses. We know that for a lot of children and teens, beginning a new school year can be a stressful experience. But music learning can children overcome the...
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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...
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Hi everyone! Myriad’s August break is happening right now. Our teachers are taking time to rest, chill out, and enjoy time with our families. California’s a great place to take some time off, y’know? Not that there’s anything...
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We’re approaching the end of our summer courses at Myriad. That means it’s time to start registering for Myriad’s Fall 2021 – Spring 2022 school year! Our courses will start up again during the last week of August. The next few weeks...
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Hi everyone! We hope your week is going as well as ours is! And we hope you’re as fired up as we are for next week. Why? Because it’s time for 2021’s Summer Family Week at Myriad Music School and Dance Academy! Summer Family Week 2021 The...
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It’s the peak of summer here in sunny northern California, and few things feel as summery for us as a bunch of happy campers playing music for their families on our outdoor stage. Today we want to give a big thanks to everyone who made our...
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Today we’ve got a simple but effective exercise for all our pianists! This one is something we feel all pianists should be practicing: hovering helicopter hands. It’s a real game changer for performing pieces with big leaps. —— The...
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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...
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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...
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