It may sound as though putting a strap on a guitar is a simple task, but it’s definitely worth learning how to do it the right way. Not only will a guitar strap that’s been properly attached to your guitar keep your guitar in a safe condition, but it will also keep your body in…
Finding the right gift for your musician can often seem like learning a barre chord for the first time – complicated and a little painful. Whether it’s your child who has just started studying with us at Chara or a friend who has been picking for a number of years, guitar players are a special…
Of course, we have all heard this story in our own practice studios. The student has practiced all week, and when it is time for them to play, the music is simply not right. The fingers are in the correct places, and the rhythm is correct, but the melody is nothing like it should be,…
As we introduce our new students to the world of the piano for the very first time, there is always an air of wonder. The mere size and polish of the piano, together with the inviting keys of both black and white, is sufficient to amaze anyone. For the parent and the new student, the…
Nothing compares with the sound of a newly tuned piano. The notes ring out crisp and clean, the chords vibrate with depth, and practicing becomes a joy, not a drudgery. As music educators, we frequently observe students becoming disheartened not because they are playing the wrong notes but because their playing sounds wrong no matter…
Development of children is a change that we witness before our very eyes on a daily basis in our studios. The shy child clinging to a parent’s leg becomes a different child the moment they receive a rhythm stick or hear the piano start. As parents, it is only natural that you want the best…
There is something very upbeat about the sound associated with a ukulele. We have seen, within the past ten years, this tiny instrument with four strings gain immense popularity. It is very easy to transport and costs relatively little. If you’re considering where to start your musical journey, Pearland ukulele lessons can help guide you…
For those interested in Pearland ballet classes for kids, understanding the right attire from the start shapes the experience. The ambience a dancer feels when they step into a studio differs vastly from when they step onto a stage, and these clothes mirror this contrast in their entirety. The clothes worn in class are purely…
Do you ever watch a dancing couple move smoothly across the floor and wonder…how long does it take to learn dancing? Maybe you have witnessed a hip-hop performance and considered the amount of practice that went into these tight, rhythmic isolation movements. How long it will take to learn to dance is a question we…
The best thing that can happen to parents is observing the sparkle of happiness when the child is dancing. They come home excited, radiating energy, after the dance sessions at the training school, all jittery to teach the new dance moves they have acquired. But becoming accomplished at the art of dancing is no lunch.…