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Blossom Piano Studio Blog


Catherine Sipher
6 min read
How to Prepare the Home for Virtual Piano Lessons and Home Practice Sessions
My top tips on how to prepare the home environment for the best virtual piano lesson experience (and home practice sessions).


Catherine Sipher
5 min read
Support Your Child's Music Lessons: Simple Tips for Parents
Find simple tips for parents to support your child’s music lessons.


Catherine Sipher
5 min read
Mastering the Metronome: A Powerful Tool for Every Musician
Learn how to use a metronome to improve your musical timing and accuracy, while prioritizing musical expression.

Catherine Sipher
6 min read
One Powerful Lesson Learned from a Performance Gone “Wrong”
There are no failures; there is only feedback for next time– one powerful lesson learned from a performance gone “wrong.”


Catherine Sipher
3 min read
March Youth Group Piano Performance Class: A Recap and Celebration!
Music students thrive and are inspired when in community.


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
How To Help My Child Practice The Piano Consistently
Lay the foundation of time-management skills for your children with these 3 tips to help your child practice the piano consistently.

Catherine Sipher
4 min read
Why Supplemental Group Piano Classes Can Benefit Your Musical Growth
Through supplemental group piano classes, students find community with other musicians, gain experience performing music for others,...


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
Expect Backsteps in the Dance of Life
When experiencing growth or life changes, setbacks should be expected as you transition and expand.


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
Stop Putting Off That Task: Tips for Getting Started
Getting started at a new task can often feel overwhelming. What can we do when our fears get the best of us and we forget our abilities?

Catherine Sipher
3 min read
The Power of Connection
Connection is currency. We all have access to this currency, but do we use it? Read of an experience reminded me of the power of connection.


Catherine Sipher
6 min read
Should My Child Take Piano Exams?
Piano exams can be a part of a well-rounded musical education. Learn how to determine if piano exams are right for your child.


Catherine Sipher
6 min read
Balancing Motherhood While Running a Virtual Piano Studio
Balancing motherhood while running a virtual piano studio is a rewarding endeavor. I share my story with "Let's Get Down To Business."


Catherine Sipher
3 min read
The Benefits of Summer Piano Lessons
There are many advantages to taking piano lessons over the Summer that will reap huge dividends in your musical growth.


Catherine Sipher
3 min read
Blossom Piano Studio: The Reason Behind the Name
Through piano lessons, the student unfolds as a person while learning new skills.


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
How to Sit at the Piano
Don't skip learning how to sit at the piano! This often overlooked skill is foundational to learning how to play the piano.


Catherine Sipher
4 min read
6 Ways Parents Can Help Their Child Practice Piano
Learn how to help prepare your child's environment, mind and heart with these 6 ways parents can help their child practice at home.


Catherine Sipher
5 min read
Gift Guide for Piano Students
I'm sharing the perfect gift guide for piano students of all ages.

Catherine Sipher
5 min read
Can Virtual Piano Lessons Be Effective?
When I started my virtual piano studio in April of 2020, I wasn’t sure if it would work. My life circumstances had drastically changed...
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