At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we believe success in music lessons starts with a clear vision and goals. Whether you’re a beginning or returning student, bringing focus and intention to your piano lessons—or any instrument study—is key to making real progress.
As passionate music educators with over 10 years of teaching experience in the Detroit area, our staff is committed to helping students of all ages succeed. We’re excited to share some advice to help you get the most out of your music education this year.
As the new school year approaches, we encourage every student—whether in piano, guitar, drums, violin, or voice—to think about what they want to accomplish. Teachers love working with students who have goals and the determination to achieve them. To help, we suggest selecting two to four specific targets from the list below to guide your studies:
- Improve music reading skills
- Strengthen rhythm and timing
- Deepen understanding of music theory
- Develop a more consistent weekly practice routine
- Learn how to practice more effectively and efficiently
- Attend more live musical performances
- Perform more often, either in recitals or informal settings
- Play more duets with teachers or fellow students
- Expand skills with lead sheets
- Improve playing by ear
- Practice regularly with CDs, recordings, or a metronome
- Focus on playing with greater musicality and expression
- Listen to more recordings of piano or instrumental music
- Compose original pieces
- Improvise melodies and accompaniments
- Learn more about music history and styles
- Build a repertoire of memorized pieces ready to play anytime
Discussing these goals with your instructor during your first lesson of the year will set a strong foundation for a successful musical journey.
Music study is one of the most rewarding accomplishments in life—building skills, discipline, creativity, and joy that last a lifetime. Now is the perfect time to set your vision and start working toward it!
At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we are ready to help you succeed. Our instructors are committed to working with each student individually, helping them achieve their personal goals and fostering a love of music that lasts a lifetime.
🎶 Call us today at 734-667-4983 (Canton) or 313-458-7723 (Grosse Pointe) to reserve your lesson time for the new school year.
🎹 Classes begin September 6th at both our Grosse Pointe and Canton locations!
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff
“Creating with 88 keys and beyond.”
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