When teaching music is no longer about one’s talent, degrees, or dignity then teaching becomes all about the student and the moment. Here are some pointers to teaching in the moment. Have a plan and work the plan. Lesson plans are important to consistently adhere to. The plan becomes a weekly expectation for the student. […]

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By Deborah Carlson “Music provides a very natural and universal means of building bridges between people” mused Alon Goldstein, an Israeli born classical pianist who performs all over the world. Alon’s passion to “bring Carnegie Hall free of charge” to those who may not have access to such inspired him to form Emerald Coast Music […]

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By Lisa Cyr, The sound of music is a language.  Learning to decipher musical notation whether that be traditional staff or chord method enables one to effectively comprehend a message.  How often do we read a paragraph and have no idea what we just read?  Even if the words were read properly, there was no […]

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Music and art are two of the most basic characteristics of human function traced back thousands of years, with its complexity increasing over time. The effects of music on the human brain and social functioning are extensive. Music’s effects on human beings can be classified into three main categories: the effect it has on cognitive […]

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By Will Estell If you’re a fan of live music and the creative types that bring it to life, then you’ve probably heard of Destin local Emily Bass. If you haven’t, here’s your introduction. My fiancé and I, along with friends, first saw Emily live at AJ’s in Destin this past summer. Being music lovers […]

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By Lisa Cyr, The binding glue between a teacher and student is trust which is initiated and maintained by the teacher. It’s the reason why a student or a parent will not leave a music teacher for a different one. Trust between the student and teacher is developed over time and first impressions tend to […]

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By Will Estell If you’re a hard rock fan living anywhere along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, I hope you were able to make it out to the spectacular show that took place October 9th at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s arts village in Destin. What made this particular concert so iconic, was that not only was […]

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By Raymond Cyr The month of December is the celebration of the ending of a year. The pleasure for a music student is the completion of their song which they have been preparing for recital.  This is also the time when the entire family will applaud them and their musical accomplishments. The power of music […]

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