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A Masterclass of Music and the Mind
This past weekend, VYCo students had the privilege of working with Sarah Williams - the Assistant Concertmaster of the Orlando...
Chamber Music: What is it and why does it matter?
Throughout the course of our musical journey, there inevitably comes a phase where progressing students (or their parents) ask, "should I...
The Harmonious Connection: How Music Education Boosts Academic Performance
In a world filled with diverse learning opportunities, the profound impact of music education on academic performance often takes center...
Unlocking the Magic of Learning: How Holiday Tunes Can Unlock STEM activities for your kids
As the holiday season approaches, our homes fill with the festive sounds of favorite tunes and the warmth of family traditions. Amidst...
Mastering the Art of Practice: A Guide to Developing Effective Habits for Musical Success
In the world of music, success is often directly correlated with the quality of practice. Whether you're a budding musician or a seasoned...
Harmony in Growth: Unlocking the Benefits of Musical Performances for Children via Music Education
In a world filled with screens and digital distractions, the significance of exposing children to the transformative power of musical...
Notes From Our Students: A Reflection After Years of Orchestral Auditions
By Caitlin Wang Question: Can you share your experiences and reflections on the process of preparing for orchestral auditions (NEC or...
The Harmonious Brain: Unlocking the Benefits of Learning to Read Music
In a world where information is just a click away, we often forget the profound benefits of learning to read music. The ability to...
Notes From Our Students: Double Stops - A Necessary Struggle
One student's account of her challenges with her musical nemesis "Ms. Celia assigned me this awful book, Hofmann’s Double Stop Studies,...
Slow And Steady Wins The Musical Race: How Muscle Memory Fuels Learning
Learning to play a musical instrument is a journey that involves dedication, practice, and a bit of magic called muscle memory. In...
Martial Arts and Music Practice: Artistry in Motion
by Cecilia Tan At first glance, playing the violin or piano might not seem to have much in common with kicking and punching. Yet, the...
The Beat of Success: Advantages of Metronome Practice for Young Children
As children embark on their musical journey, honing their rhythmic skills is crucial for their overall development as musicians. One...
How-To: Unpack Your Cello
Assembling one's instrument is the first step of any young musician's daily routine. However, often for the youngest of students, larger...
Our Method Behind the Madness!
As the school year winds to a close, many families' schedules become flooded with end-of-year recital performances, and in this regard,...
Interview with Violinist / Founder Celia Zhang
In early 2022, Celia Zhang Violin expanded her studio to become the Village Youth Conservatory (VYCo), taking classes into a larger space an
The Power of Growth Mindset in Music
This article was originally produced for SheetMusicPlus's blog, Take Note, published on April 27th, 2022. For full article context,...
Fake It 'til You Make It - The Power of On-Stage Confidence
We've all heard this common adage before about the power of confidence and its self-sustaining effect, both positively and negatively. In...
You have practiced - Now What? How to truly practice effectively!
The correlation between at-home individual work, and the crucial lesson criteria that sets it up. If you're a Millennial or older,...
Instrument Care in New England Winters
We are now one month into VYCo's establishment (yay!), and it's been exciting seeing our home slowly come to life! One thing that our...
Program Prescribes Music Lessons To COVID-19 Health Care Workers
WBUR.org - COVID-19 has put a huge strain on frontline health care workers. But Massachusetts General Hospital and the New England...
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