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Author Archives: Rachel Hardman

How to become an amazing conductor and band leader!

Learn how you can become an amazing conductor!

Posted byRachel Hardman19th Mar 202319th Mar 2023Posted inConductors, Teaching Strategies for Music Teachers, Tips for MusiciansTags:Band Directors, Choir Directors, ConductorsLeave a comment on How to become an amazing conductor and band leader!

Frequently asked questions about learning the piano!

Many people wanting to learn the piano aren’t really sure where to begin. Let me answer those frequently asked questions!

Posted byRachel Hardman10th Mar 2023Posted inlearning music, Piano lessons, Playing pianoTags:music lessons, Passionate About Music EducationLeave a comment on Frequently asked questions about learning the piano!

You want to start the saxophone! 5 top tips for a great beginning!

You have been dreaming of learning the saxophone and finally it’s about to happen. Congratulations on choosing an awesome instrument!

Posted byRachel Hardman5th Mar 2023Posted inlearning music, saxophoneTags:Music advice for parents, music lessons, saxophoneLeave a comment on You want to start the saxophone! 5 top tips for a great beginning!

Practice these 5 musical steps to improve your playing!

Learning to practice is a skill in itself. What can we do for successful musical progress?

Posted byRachel Hardman19th Feb 2023Posted inlearning music, Music advice for parentsTags:music lessons, tips for parents about music lessons, toptipsLeave a comment on Practice these 5 musical steps to improve your playing!

3 proven strategies to help a beginner music student succeed!

Learning a musical instrument is a fantastic hobby that impacts academic success, mental well-being, social skills and creating independent learners.

Posted byRachel Hardman12th Feb 202314th Feb 2023Posted inlearning music, Music advice for parentsTags:Music advice for parents, music lessons, tips for parents about music lessonsLeave a comment on 3 proven strategies to help a beginner music student succeed!

Why music education is still an amazing profession!

Should you invest in taking your music skills to the next level and teach?

Posted byRachel Hardman7th Feb 2023Posted inMotivational Advice for Teachers, Tips for MusiciansTags:music education, music teachers, teacher adviceLeave a comment on Why music education is still an amazing profession!

What needs to happen now to reduce teacher stress and burn-out?

If I could go back and chat with my 22 year old self I would tell her that the mentors were WRONG!

Posted byRachel Hardman23rd Dec 2022Posted inMotivational Advice for TeachersTags:life coaching advice, reducing teacher stressLeave a comment on What needs to happen now to reduce teacher stress and burn-out?

Why the student voice in music lessons counts!

One of my favourite parts of teaching is when students find or suggest new songs for us to learn together.

Posted byRachel Hardman16th Dec 202216th Dec 2022Posted inlearning music, Teaching Strategies for Music TeachersTags:music education, music lessonsLeave a comment on Why the student voice in music lessons counts!

How can we keep music lessons interesting?

A life of music is hugely rewarding and fulfilling but, like most things, can get monotonous at times if you don’t keep it fresh and new. So how do we keep music and lessons interesting?

Posted byRachel Hardman13th Dec 2022Posted inlearning music, Tips for MusiciansTags:music education, music lessonsLeave a comment on How can we keep music lessons interesting?

How to sing with confidence!

Are you someone who really loves to sing but are afraid to sing in public?

Posted byRachel Hardman21st Nov 2022Posted inlearning music, Tips for MusiciansTags:music education, music lessons, topmusictipsLeave a comment on How to sing with confidence!

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