Every summer at Jam Camp, the same arc plays out. Monday morning: four or five kids who mostly don’t know each other, instruments between them like shields, everyone playing carefully and slightly apart. Friday afternoon: a band. Inside jokes, a song with their fingerprints on it, and that specific look kids get when they’ve builtContinueContinue reading “How Music Builds Social & Emotional Skills (the Part No Report Card Measures)”
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The Complete Audition Prep Guide: Musical Theatre, School Ensembles, FWAFA, TeSA & I.M. Terrell
Auditioning for a musical theatre role can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. As a seasoned music educator with years of experience prepping students for auditions, I understand the importance of being well-prepared to give your best performance. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share valuable tips and strategies to help you embark on a successful audition journey.
The Science of Practice: How Musicians Actually Build Skill
“Did you practice this week?” I’ve asked that question. I’ve been asked that question. And somewhere along the way — after years of teaching, and watching hundreds of students walk into my studio either proud or braced for a lecture — I realized I’d stopped believing in it. Because hiding inside that question is anContinueContinue reading “The Science of Practice: How Musicians Actually Build Skill”
The ADVANCE Method, in One Post
How I actually teach — the whole seven-stage method, in one read. Where I built it, why it’s a cycle and not a ladder, and where JAM Camp sits inside it.
How to Ask the Right Questions After a Lesson
Part 2 of the Series: “How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Music Lessons” Welcome to the second post in our blog series, “How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Music Lessons.” This series is all about offering practical, actionable ways for parents to stay connected to their child’s music journey—not just through encouragement, but through meaningful,ContinueContinue reading “How to Ask the Right Questions After a Lesson”