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Mary and Mr. Shaun at her piano lesson. There are hearts on the piano & bench.
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mrshaunmusic
- Aug 4, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
Don’t Miss This Easy Win For Your Band Clarinetist
By the end of this post you’ll know 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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
6 Tips For Your First 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 have a...
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mrshaunmusic
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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
- Sep 12, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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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