It was an hour before showtime, and all through the house, every creature was ready to bring down the house. The stage was set by the instructors with care, in hopes that the performers would soon be there. The performers…
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TEACHER FEATURE: Simply ReMarkable – Mark Catalano
Teacher Feature showcases the incredible journeys and accomplishments of SoundLife mentors that you may or may not be familiar with, but should be!
Mark Catalano embodies the spirit of what SoundLife Music Academy is all about. He is a rare…
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Follow the Leader: Student-Led / Teacher-Guided Learning
Why do students lose interest in music lessons? Often it’s because they never really had “interest” to begin with. In our lessons, the student is the pilot and the instructor is the co-pilot. The instructor holds the map and…
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5 Must-See Comedies for Musicians
Musicians speak their own language...like lawyers, accountants, schoolteachers, and every other profession. Language doesn't just mean quarter notes and treble clefs. The language of music is rich with inside jokes, folklore, and elaborate tales of mythic proportions as well.
Think…
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Back-to-School Game Plan: Getting the Family Closer and the Goals Clearer
"Welcome back," they say, on that very first day. They say it with a smile and twinkle in their eye. Those teachers...they know. They know something amazing is coming! There’s hope and possibility walking arm in arm. Optimism befriends realism,…
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TEACHER FEATURE: As Specialist As It Gets - Christa Haxthausen
Teacher Feature showcases the incredible journeys and accomplishments of SoundLife mentors that you may or may not be familiar with, but should be!
While many would settle for just one superhuman skill, Christa Haxthausen breaks the mold. She is a…
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Dressed to Kill: Rock & Roll Clothing for Kids
We really hesitated on the title “Dressed to Kill.” If you are familiar with Kiss, Dressed to Kill is the title of their third album. The album cover shows the band wearing suits while still in full make-up. If you…
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What Is a Session Musician?
What exactly is a “Session Musician”? Often we hear this term, and it makes us think of the recording studio. However, the truth is that the studio is just a small sliver of what a session musician encompasses. There was…
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Worldly and World-Class: Enrique Lara
Enrique Lara is more than just an incredible drummer and music educator. He also happens to be an inspiring five-star human being, which makes him a perfect fit for the SoundLife family. Enrique joined SoundLife Music Academy in 2018 and…
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