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mrshaunmusic
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Student Spotlight
Mary and Mr. Shaun at her piano lesson. There are hearts on the piano & bench.
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mrshaunmusic
Aug 4, 20212 min read
Buyers Guide: Music Stands
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...
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mrshaunmusic
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Who Else Wants to Strengthen Their Clarinet or Sax Playing?
This past school year was frustrating for Band students. It was especially hard for first-time participants in band programs. If you're...
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mrshaunmusic
Jun 8, 20212 min read
Introducing Mr. Shaun’s Virtual Studio Class
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...
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mrshaunmusic
Mar 12, 20212 min read
Don’t Miss This Easy Win For Your Band Clarinetist
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...
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mrshaunmusic
Jan 17, 20212 min read
4 Tips to Nail Your New Year's Resolution to Learn A Musical Instrument
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...
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mrshaunmusic
Jan 17, 20212 min read
4 Ways To Breathe New Life Into 2021 Music Lessons
Playing music that matters to students is a strong motivational force in music lessons. The following are fun ways to blow the dust off...
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mrshaunmusic
Dec 3, 20202 min read
8 Games, Apps, & Activities That Ignite Music Learning
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...
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mrshaunmusic
Nov 20, 20203 min read
7 Tips For Your Online Music Lesson
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...
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mrshaunmusic
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Supercharge Your Playing With A Piano From Steinway and Sons In Chicago
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...
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mrshaunmusic
Oct 4, 20201 min read
Student Clarinet That Outshines the Rest
If you’re looking for an intermediate student clarinet, I recommend the Yamaha YCL-650. Here are a few YCL-650 benefits: Pleasing sound-...
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mrshaunmusic
Oct 4, 20204 min read
Zoom Recital FAQs and Tips
Mr. Shaun teaching online
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mrshaunmusic
Sep 12, 20203 min read
3 Ways Music Theory Makes College Applications Stand Out
Parents often describe the rigors of a highly competitive college admission process. I fear the pressure parents and students feel has...
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mrshaunmusic
Sep 12, 20202 min read
Fight COVID’s Mental Toll with a Practice Routine
COVID hit hard in March. To borrow from Gandalf the White, COVID “threw down [our routines], and [they] fell from the high place, and...
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