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What to Look for in a Music Teacher

By Renae Nonaka August 27, 2026Parent Resources

https://youtube.com/shorts/gCQX9Q50_0Y?feature=share Watch: Ms. Renae shares what matters most when choosing a music teacher, in 90 seconds. The Teacher Makes All the Difference Parents often spend weeks researching instruments, comparing prices,…

What Learning an Instrument Actually Does to Your Child’s Brain

By Renae Nonaka August 20, 2026Parent Resources

https://youtube.com/shorts/xuPK2PpraJQ?feature=share Watch: Ms. Renae explains the surprising brain benefits of music lessons in 90 seconds It's Not Just Music. It's a Full-Brain Workout. Parents often sign up for lessons because…

What If I Don’t Have Musical Talent

By Renae Nonaka August 13, 2026Parent Resources

Do You Need Natural Talent to Learn an instrument? A Teacher's Honest Answer https://youtube.com/shorts/g92F-1DBlD8?feature=share Watch: Ms Renae gently dismantles the "I don't have musical talent" myth in 90 seconds This…

Can Adults Learn an Instrument Just as Well as Children? A Question that Breaks My Heart a Little

By Renae Nonaka July 23, 2026Frequently Asked Questions

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZSJvrCMD2oE?feature=share Watch: Ms. Renae answers the question adults ask most - in less than a minute. "I'd love to learn piano. But I'm probably too old, right?" The short answer:…

When is the Recommended Age to Start Music lessons?

By Renae Nonaka July 17, 2026Parent Resources, Frequently Asked Questions

https://youtube.com/shorts/JuiN7Q3lQ4Y?feature=share Watch: Ms. Renae answers the most common first question parents ask, in 90 seconds. There's No Magic Number (But There Is a Sweet Spot) Almost every parent asks some…