The flute is a beautiful and versatile instrument that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's always something new to learn about the flute. If you're just starting out, there are a few things you'll need to get started with flute lessons. First, you'll need to find a flute teacher. A good flute teacher can help you learn the basics of playing the flute, such as how to hold the instrument, how to blow into it, and how to produce different notes. Once you've found a flute teacher, you'll need to purchase a flute. There are many different type ..read more

Summer is a great time for students to take advantage of their free time and engage in activities that can help them develop new skills and interests. Piano lessons are an excellent way for students to stay engaged and develop their musical abilities during the summer months. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of piano lessons during the summer and why private lessons at Klassik Arts in Rancho Peñasquitos may be the perfect choice for your child. 1. Piano Lessons During Summer Help Students Avoid Learning Loss Summer break is a great time for students to relax and recharge. Howev ..read more

During preschool, children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Below we look at what children learn in preschool in depth, with advice for helping your child achieve learning milestones: Social and Emotional Development In preschool, children will learn to strengthen their social and emotional development. Children learn how to compromise, be respectful and problem solve. Preschool provides an environment for children to explore, gain a sense of self, and build self-confidence. Developing strong social and emotional skills can help child feel confident with ..read more

While learning piano, students sometimes struggle with no sign of improvement. When this happens, parents assume it is due to their child’s coordination skills or lack in musical talent. However, that usually is not the case. There is an underlying problem that parents tend to miss, their posture. Piano posture is a small yet crucial issue when learning piano and by simply fixing the way your child sits at the piano, parents can make a huge difference in their child’s musical learning. Parents must check to see if the piano bench is too close or too low and adjust the height and position to c ..read more

In honor of Women’s History Month, we have gathered together our top 10 women composers who have made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Here is our guide to the lives of ten brilliant female composers from the last 1000 years.        1. Clara Schumann (1819-1896) “Clara Schumann has composed a series of small pieces, which show a musical and tender ingenuity such as she has never attained before. But to have children, and a husband who is always living in the realm of imagination, does not go together with composing.” So wrote Robert Schu ..read more

  If the emergence of “Sasha Flute” or the popularity of Lizzo has inspired you to take up the flute, we say go for it — the woodwind instrument is surprisingly easy to learn. “Here’s the funny thing about the flute,” says Carol Wincenc, a Grammy-nominated flutist and Juilliard professor, who was hailed “Queen of the Flute” by New York in 1984. “You know how they say, ‘Just hang it outside of a moving vehicle, like a car going 70 miles per hour, and it will play itself? It’s for real. That’s how basic the flute is.” But which one to get? To find the best ..read more

The flute is a beautiful and versatile instrument that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's always something new to learn about the flute. If you're just starting out, there are a few things you'll need to get started with flute lessons. First, you'll need to find a flute teacher. A good flute teacher can help you learn the basics of playing the flute, such as how to hold the instrument, how to blow into it, and how to produce different notes. Once you've found a flute teacher, you'll need to purchase a flute. There are many different type ..read more

Summer is a great time for students to take advantage of their free time and engage in activities that can help them develop new skills and interests. Piano lessons are an excellent way for students to stay engaged and develop their musical abilities during the summer months. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of piano lessons during the summer and why private lessons at Klassik Arts in Rancho Peñasquitos may be the perfect choice for your child. 1. Piano Lessons During Summer Help Students Avoid Learning Loss Summer break is a great time for students to relax and recharge. Howev ..read more

    Goodbye Summer… Hello Fall! As the temperatures drop and days get shorter, there is something eery in the air… It’s the season of Halloween! Now that the season of jack-0-lanterns and ghosts is here, why not make your Halloween this year musical? Here are our top 10 piano pieces to jazz up your Halloween festivities! But beware… These pieces may scare you… Play them if you dare. 1. Halloween Theme – John Carpenter This famous piece was the main theme for the original 1978 slasher film Halloween. The notes in this piece are scarily effective at creating a sense of dread and fear ..read more

  As piano teachers, we spend much of our time inspiring, reminding, asking, and begging parents to help their children practice at home. In fact, it is by far the most common “piano teaching problem” cited by teachers. But there are times when the opposite should happen. There are times when asking piano parents to make sure practice happens will actually work against our goals. Sound counter-intuitive? Let us explain…   FOUR TIMES WHEN PIANO PRACTICE SHOULD NOT HAPPEN Sending parents information on when piano practice should NOT happen can be as valuable as sending paren ..read more