Mr. Shaun Music

I asked Google's AI, "Are parents tired of reading welcome-back letters from teachers?" It told me they are not unless the letter is...

Mary and Mr. Shaun at her piano lesson. There are hearts on the piano & bench.

There are too many choices of music stands for purchase. It can really make your head spin. This guide will help you to narrow down the...

This past school year was frustrating for Band students. It was especially hard for first-time participants in band programs. If you're...

So what is virtual studio class? Let’s start with what it’s not. Less formal, studio class is not a recital. Students who play at studio...

By the end of this post you’ll have an easy and proven way to set your clarinet student up for success in band. In the initial stages of...

1. Don‘t Be a Parrot You can train a parrot to say “two plus two is four- squawk.” That doesn’t mean the parrot is doing math. In fact...

Playing music that matters to students is a strong motivational force in music lessons. The following are fun ways to blow the dust off...

By the end of this post you'll know some fun ways to bolster music study. Because Apple products are popular with Chicago students, the...

New to online lessons? Never fear, Mr Shaun is here! By the end of this post you'll have some tricks and tips to help you be successful...

So you’re thinking about purchasing a piano in Chicago and you’re weighing your options. Purchasing a piano to learn how to play is an...

If you’re looking for an intermediate student clarinet, I recommend the Yamaha YCL-650. Here are a few YCL-650 benefits: Pleasing sound-...

Mr. Shaun teaching online

Parents often describe the rigors of a highly competitive college admission process. I fear the pressure parents and students feel has...

COVID hit hard in March. To borrow from Gandalf the White, COVID “threw down [our routines], and [they] fell from the high place, and...