Blog categorized as Lessons & Practice Tips
When first jumping into music lessons, there are a few things to consider and items to prepare prior to your first session. While each music school offers different things, it’s still important to remember that your music lessons should feel good for you or your child and work well with your lifesty...
Although music is often thought of as an extracurricular activity focused on enjoyment, people study music for a variety of reasons and studying music can have many benefits (outside of music) as a result of that effort. At Greater Toronto Music School, we believe music is beneficial in many areas ...
"Practice, practice practice!"
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"Practice makes perfect"
When beginning to learn an instrument, it is important to make time for practice. Here at Greater Toronto Music School, our highly skilled teachers help students to build a practice routine that will work for them and hel...
Is learning an instrument a young person’s game? Is it ever too late to learn to play an instrument? No way! These are questions that we hear from older people who are considering taking online music lessons or music lessons in Toronto with Greater Toronto Music School. One great thing about music i...
A recital or concert is a fantastic opportunity to show off everything you’ve learned in your music lessons. Whether you’ve been taking online music classes, doing weekly Skype sessions with a voice teacher, meeting one-on-one with your music teacher in Toronto, or are playing in an orchestra or lar...
Adam, a self taught and experienced drummer, was feeling stagnant with his playing and contacted Greater Toronto Music School. Once in a while he would try to learn a new song or search YouTube for a new fill idea, but more often than not, when he would sit down behind his kit found himself playing ...
Learning an instrument has many benefits. It gives students an outlet for their creativity, opens them up to a deeper understanding and appreciation for music, and most of all, it is an extremely fun and gratifying experience. The best thing about teaching music is sharing a passion for music and s...
What do artists like Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, Prince and Miles Davis all have in common? They are all well rounded musicians. When people discuss their favourite musicians, the phrase ‘well rounded’ often gets thrown around, so let’s dive in and unpack what it really means to be a well rounded mu...
Whether you're on a big festival stage, at your local open mic in Toronto, jamming with your friends or just playing on your own at home, mistakes are likely to happen and they are ok! Some mistakes may have a larger impact than others, but even the most critical don't have to ruin a performance. O...
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the prominence of online lessons. Online learning offers flexibility, comfort, saves time commuting and has proven to be an effective learning method due to simplicity and ease that students experience. Over the past few months with the social distancing...
Greater Toronto Music School is committed to the safety of both of students and teachers during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
We have been acting in accordance with the guidelines set by the Canadian Health authorities, Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organizati...
Practicing should never feel like a chore. At Greater Toronto Music School, we aim to inspire our students and cultivate a passion that will motivate them to pick up their instrument and play! Even the most inspired musicians go through phases where they lack motivation, so don't worry if you feel...