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Author Archives: Rachel Hardman
Why Persistence Matters when learning an Instrument
Discover why persistence matters when learning an instrument and how small, consistent steps can help musicians of all ages continue to grow.
Why Music Education Is About More Than Learning an Instrument.
Discovering something you love enough to keep coming back to may be the greatest gift music can give us
5 Things Every Music Student Hears in Lessons
Here are five things I say almost every week in lessons, what they mean, and how they help students become stronger musicians
Improve your Rhythm Reading
Need help teaching rhythm reading? These free booklets include structured exercises and YouTube play-along videos so your students can practice with confidence—both in lessons and at home.
Best Woodwind Study Books for Beginners
Looking for the right woodwind books? Explore method and etude books to build technique, structure practice, and support steady progress.
Saxophone Lessons for Beginners
Discover the benefits of saxophone lessons and help your child build confidence with a beginner-friendly course.
How Often Should a Middle School Band Student Practice?
How Often Should a Middle School Band Student Practice? Advice for parents on ways to approach this in the home.
Why Woodwind Lessons in Middle School is the Best Time to Start!
For many families in Orange County, Florida, middle school is when students first encounter band at school. It’s an exciting time as your child starts playing clarinet, flute, or saxophone for the first time. But it’s also the moment when many parents begin asking an important question: Should my child take private woodwind lessons? The answerContinue reading “Why Woodwind Lessons in Middle School is the Best Time to Start!”
3 Powerful Reasons Your Middle or High School Musician Will Thrive with Music Lessons!
3 powerful reasons why private clarinet, flute, or saxophone lessons can make a lasting difference!