As parents, we want to raise capable, self-reliant children who can reach their goals and have healthy relationships.  We also want to raise children with the courage and skill to be a positive influence in the world.  Right? In this blog post, I’m going to promote the use of a sing

  Practicing and playing music is good for ourselves and others. There’s a famous phrase, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned” which expresses the idea of totally missing the point in a moment of crisis. It’s based on the story of the famously depraved and ineffective Emperor playing his

How Understanding The “Drama Triangle” Can Help Us Parent And Relate More Effectively To Those We Love (Especially When They Are Driving Us Crazy!)   A Quarantine Fairy Tale Hello NYC Guitar School Parents,  Once upon a time there was a good little princess. She was held captive in a

Here’s how to use the simple concept of Habit Stacking to make space and sanity for what is important to you, starting with a single routine. Because of the disruption of our routines caused by Covid-19, many of the old triggers for our habits–good and bad–are gone.&

Students often tell me they want to learn a song exactly as it is on the album but it’s not always a good idea. As teachers, we often simplify songs to make them more accessible to beginners but that’s not the only reason to make changes. Take the song Creep by Radiohead f

Would you like to be able to hear a song and know what the chords are before you even pick up your guitar? Are you interested in writing songs but don’t know where to start? Find out the most important thing you need to know about music theory in this free handout. Fill out my o

  Musings From Parenting In Quarantine        Like me, I know that you and your family are well into a reality that includes coronavirus, and probably some anxiety and uncertainty as well.      For most of us, our children are in the lower risk category, which is a relief. Our society

Secret #2: Turn Practice into a Motivating Habit Create a Practice Ritual With Habit Stacking   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series! Secret #1: Make It EASY To Pr

Secret #3: To Practice More, Eliminate the Competition Distraction is Stealing Your Time. Here’s How to Steal it Back.   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series