Catherine Sipher

Blossom Piano Studio founder Catherine Sipher is now a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) through MTNA. Read the story behind the certification.

Do you ever wonder if your child is really ready to start piano lessons? You want them to have the chance to fall in love with music. But maybe you're not sure they're ready. Or maybe you're not sure virtual lessons can actually work for a kid. You're not alone. I hear some version of this question from almost every parent before they reach out. I'm Catherine, a mom of six and a piano teacher who has worked with kids and families for nearly 30 years. Here's the checklist I actually use to...

Mastering an instrument is a bit like detective work. It requires curiosity, observation, and dedication. As musicians of any ability, we want to see results from our practice sessions. These are the same questions I ask myself, and my students, every single day during lessons. Use them to leave autopilot behind and think critically about how you're playing and where you can improve. Did I Miss Any Notes? If So, Which Ones? Start here. Before you can fix anything, you have to actually notice...