Slade Trammel will be joining the KSA piano faculty in February. Well known in this region as both a performer and teacher, we are thrilled to have Slade joining our KSA faculty roster. KSA co-director Wesley Baldwin and Slade sat down for a conversation about his thoughts on music, piano, and teaching. Wesley Baldwin: We…

Piano Technique Checklist Does technique ever seem overwhelming? This checklist will breakdown piano technique into fingers, wrists, forearms, elbows, and shoulders. Ensuring that your child has proper technique every time they practice will build good muscle memory and then it will become automatic. Fingers. You have probably heard me talk about “mountain fingers” with your…

The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Practice Learning to play a string instrument can be an extremely rewarding experience for a young student. It comes with many exciting events, like recitals, attending concerts, master classes, and private music lessons. These are all essential aspects of the Suzuki experience. Some key milestones in…