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Contact 7 Successful People Who Were in School Music as Kids 0 By Ryan Ruff on 2 March, 2021 Become a Great Musician , Grow as a Music Educator , Inspire My Young Musician Many of the world’s most successful people participated in school music at some point in their lives. From astronauts and politicians to actresses and CEOs, lots of people learned valuable skills in music class. School music programs have had an impact on far more people than those who go on… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email How to Keep Your Child Excited About Online Instrument Classes 0 By Ryan Ruff on 21 January, 2021 Inspire My Young Musician 2020 was a tough year for parents and children alike. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of us stayed home and changed our lifestyles. Many students also stopped attending school and started virtual classes. Online learning helps encourage children’s learning at home. But the switch from physical lessons to virtual… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Parent’s Music Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for Young Musicians 0 By Ryan Ruff on 12 November, 2020 Become a Great Musician , Inspire My Young Musician Finding gifts can be hard. You want to get something meaningful and worthwhile, and at the same time, get something the recipient will be delighted by. I’ve given and received gifts that have gone over like a lead balloon. How much of a hero would you be if you got… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email A Parent’s Guide: Your Child’s Band or Orchestra Journey 6 By Ryan Ruff on 11 February, 2020 Grow as a Music Educator , Inspire My Young Musician The journey to learning an instrument is like a symphony, consisting of distinct movements. From selecting an instrument to establishing practice routines and (potentially) pursuing music in college… Each movement blends seamlessly into the next when you know the right steps to take. Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email The 7 Best Instrumental Music Camps in the Midwest 0 By Ryan Ruff on 15 May, 2019 Become a Great Musician , Inspire My Young Musician The end of school is just around the corner. Before we know it, summer will be here! There are so many fun activities in the summer. Going to cookouts, swimming at the pool, and spending time with friends are just a few options. For many kids across the U.S., summer… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Music In Our Schools Month: How Music Brings Unity to a Diverse World 0 By Ryan Ruff on 15 March, 2019 Become a Great Musician , Grow as a Music Educator , Inspire My Young Musician Unity is difficult to find these days. Elections tear people apart and make it hard for anyone to agree with each other. I mean, people almost went to war arguing whether or not a sound byte said Laurel” or Yanny” last year. Not to mention that YouTube comment sections are… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email How to Have Proper Concert Etiquette: for Parents & Musicians 0 By Ryan Ruff on 21 January, 2019 Become a Great Musician , Inspire My Young Musician It’s imperative for young musicians and audience members to have proper concert etiquette. Ah, band and orchestra concerts. A culmination of hard work and steady practice. A beautiful movement of notes and harmonies from dozens of young musicians. A triumphant moment for band and orchestra directors and parents alike as… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email The Ultimate Guide to Clarinet and Saxophone Reeds 2 By Ryan Ruff on 15 November, 2018 Become a Great Musician , Inspire My Young Musician Whether you are renting a clarinet, saxophone or other reed instrument right now, thinking about it, or playing your 500th concert, understanding reeds will help you create the highest quality sounds and care well for your reeds. If you’re a parent whose child plays any type of reed instrument for… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email The Music Student’s No-Fail Guide to a New School Year 0 By Ryan Ruff on 4 September, 2018 Become a Great Musician , Inspire My Young Musician Summer has come to a close, which can only mean one thing…it’s time for students to enter a brand new school year. We’ve put together a guide for every music student to follow as you head back to school and enter music classes – band or orchestra – for the first… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email 5 Posts That Will Take Your Summer Instrument Practice to the Next Level 0 By Ryan Ruff on 21 June, 2018 Become a Great Musician , Inspire My Young Musician Summer is here, and regular routines are being replaced with recreation and relaxation. Between barbecues, pool days and sports leagues, summer instrument practice can fall by the wayside. So we’ve rounded up a list of summer practice tips from a few our favorite sources. These five quick reads will… Read More Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email 1 2 Next RSS Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest YouTube What do you Want to Accomplish? 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