I’m happy to announce that I will be moving back to Toronto as of September and reopening my studio and the Windup Music Program. My new location is TBA, but I will provide an update as soon as I know where I will be. I can’t wait to be back in the city and continue […]
Read More »I’m sad to say that I’ll be moving to Kitchener in the fall. It’s been a very difficult decision to make as it is a big change. I have loved teaching all my students over the years and I’m so proud of all of their accomplishments. I’m so happy to have been able to encourage […]
Read More »Lessons have now ended for the summer and will resume in September. I unfortunately have to move my studio’s location, but I’m hoping to relocate to a place in the current neighbourhood or surrounding area. I will keep all current students notified of my new location and will post any further information.
Read More »It was a packed house for Windup Music’s student performance! So proud of all the students who were able to participate and experience performing and sharing what they’re learned all year. We had a mixed program of pop/rock songs to classical pieces, even including student’s own compositions. It was a great event to end the […]
Read More »Playing piano with both hands is always a tricky step to take when progressing your skills. It’s more difficult because you’re now needing to split the attention and concentration across two limbs. Same Material In Both Hands Some great ways to begin to introduce this kind of coordination is through matching a right hand melody […]
Read More »Ideas About Practicing I’ve had some inquiries about ways to approach practicing in between lessons, so I thought I would provide some more info about my views on the topic. Practicing is a vague term when it comes to developing skills on an instrument. Some assume it means playing through a piece of music over and over […]
Read More »Windup Music is now open for fall registration 2015! Sign up now for piano guitar lessons in Toronto. To register, send us a message through our CONTACT page, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have about our program. Start the new school year with MUSIC. It’s been shown that students who play a […]
Read More »The New Adventures in Sound Art is hosting an event of sound art for kids from June 27 – August 2 in their NAISA Space. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to explore sound installations as a performer and listener. This is a great way for kids to experience another side of the music world […]
Read More »Music as an expression Windup Music is about using music as a way of expression, a creative outlet for kids as well as adults. Music can be a powerful tool that can help express certain feelings that words or other means of expression cannot achieve. Some young children might be shy and have a hard […]
Read More »I have some updated articles to share with new information and research on the benefits of music lessons on children’s development and overall well being. Check out the links below. How playing an instrument benefits your brain Music lessons spur emotional and behaviour growth 10 effects music has on the brain On a different note about […]
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