How taking music lessons can improve your focus I remember hearing about the technology of the ‘infinite scroll’ for mobile phones when it first came out. Where you could scroll down your phone and get information about your friend’s birthdays that were coming up, soon-to-be-released movies, what bands were performing in your town, and the current price of fish. You were able to get all this information and a whole lot more in mere seconds. My initial thought was this will destroy people’s attention spans! Even if you play an instrument as a hobby, it still requires you to practice for a certa ..read more

The Essential Guide to Practice Music after your classes As a music teacher, some of the most common questions I get asked in my music classes are “how often should I  practice?”, “how long should I practice for?”, and “what should I practice?”  Of course, there’s no set answer to any of these questions. The best practice routine is going to  be the one that works for you, depending on your schedule, lifestyle, and interests. There will  likely need to be some trial and error involved until you settle into the routine that works for  you. However, in the following guid ..read more

Singing Lessons – the new superfood, and here’s why! I’ve always heard people say that singing feels good. But did you know singers of all levels have claimed they’ve felt a variety of benefits from singing? I read a fascinating article by scientists from the University of Frankfurt in Germany, that found evidence that singing can help people’s immune system. I was not surprised to read this, because I’ve heard folks say they’ve felt an array of effects after singing. Some effects included increased alertness, improved circulation to their body and felt their lung capacity grew. Some folks eve ..read more

Tuning Stringed Instruments in your Music Classes – Elite Music, Toronto Whether you are taking Guitar music lessons, Bass lessons, or Ukulele lessons, in your music school, tuning can seem like a stressful and tedious task to  complete, leaving you confused and frustrated. But why is tuning so important anyway? And  how can we avoid the headache that goes along with it? In this article we’ll explore the concept  of tuning, how it varies between different stringed instruments, as well as how we can make it  as simple as possible. Removing the pain, and maybe even helping yo ..read more

Can I Sing? – Featured Article from Music School Toronto | Elite Music “Can I sing?” This is a question many of my students ask me at our first lesson together. Piano students don’t often ask if they have the ‘capability to play’ the piano. Guitar students rarely ask if they ‘have the talent’ required for the instrument. Yet, I have seen in my music lessons in Toronto, voice students often feel the need to ask if they have what it takes to be a singer. It appears, folks who wish to learn how to sing may have a misconception that they need a special gift, or the “It” factor, (whatever that is ..read more

Embrace the Silent Notes with Music Lessons Toronto There is a certain type of poetry that can be found in the silence between the notes being played with any type of music. The music isn’t only in the notes but it also lies in the silence between the notes. There is a certain power in silence and in the pauses between the flows of the sound. It’s natural for a person that is just getting started with music lessons Toronto to feel like these moments of silence should be filled with notes but this is far from being true. The silent adds to the music and should be respected just as much as the n ..read more

Understanding Piano Pedals for Piano Lessons If you’re first starting out as a new student for piano lessons you may be wondering what the 3 different pedals at the bottom of the piano are for. The first piano pedal type of mechanism came on the scene back in 1722, which is now known as the soft pedal. Since that time to more pedals have been added and it’s important to know the function of each one when you are taking piano lessons. The Sustain Pedal This is also known as the damper pedal and it is the pedal that is most often overused on the piano. While many people think that the pedal is t ..read more

Learn How to Handle Yawning While Singing with Voice Lessons Toronto Many people that sing find that they feel like yawning when they are in the middle of the beautiful song. If this happens to you, you’re not alone. The overwhelming desire to yawn while singing can be handled with voice lessons Toronto. There are also a few tips we can give you below to help you deal with this situation so that you can continue singing without a problem. Why Do I Feel like Yawning When I Am Singing? There are different causes of this issue including simply being tired. If you find that you are yawning while y ..read more

How Soon Can I Expect to See Results with Online Singing Lessons Toronto? This is one of the most commonly-asked questions we hear regarding online singing lessons Toronto. Many students are goal-oriented and have a specific point they want to reach. Having a goal allows you to stay motivated and is a good way to measure progress. There is a process, however, to achieving singing goals in order to see the results you expect to achieve. What are results? This is a hard term to define when it comes to singing lessons. In plain terms, it can mean making technical achievements as far as performanc ..read more

Are Online Piano Lessons Toronto As Effective As In-Class Lessons? When Ontario went into lockdown a lot of people turned to online piano lessons as a way to continue learning how to play. As the province started to open up, many people were wondering whether online piano lessons Toronto are as effective as classes you can take in person. Many students may want to continue taking their classes online as opposed to travelling to a music school to receive them in person. A lot has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the country with more people shopping online and spending time with ..read more