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[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve all had those days or weeks when it feels like you have absolutely no time to practice.  Maybe you have a lot of school work, sports commitments, work hours, or social events that are taking time away from… Read More »5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Practice Time

[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spring break has long been known as a week of family fun in a new destination or a classic staycation with the ones we love. Taking time to step away from our daily lives to relax and make memories… Read More »10 Ways to Spend Spring Break!

[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Scavenger Hunt Printable[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Winter months have settled in and kiddos everywhere are starting to feel that cabin fever!  Staying indoors due to cold weather and at times freezing temperatures can be challenging for little ones to keep occupied,… Read More »Creative & Cozy Indoor Family Activites!

September is just around the corner and we have made it our mission to keep your dancers safe the APA Way!  We know wholeheartedly how important it is for parents to feel reassured that their child is not only getting… Read More »COVID-19: How We Are Keeping Your Dancers Safe The APA Way!

[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is sight reading and why is it so important? Sight reading is playing (or singing for vocalists) a piece of music that one has not seen before.  This ability includes being able to keep going with a steady… Read More »The Significance of Sight Reading

After the busy holiday season comes to a close, and music performances are complete, it is the perfect time to begin making music resolutions or goals for the new year.  If you are struggling with beginning the goal-making process, you… Read More »Making Music Resolutions for the New Year

With only a month to go, APA music students are preparing for their upcoming winter music recital.  Some students are focusing on memorization of their pieces, and some are working on dynamics, articulation, expression, and/or increasing tempo.  One thing all… Read More »Coping With Performance Anxiety

It is that time of year again for APA music students to start thinking about songs for the upcoming winter music recital.  😊 It is never too early to begin selecting and preparing your music!  While it is ultimately up… Read More »Selecting A Recital Song

For any musician, good technique is of utmost importance.  But let’s start off by defining what “technique” really means.  In the simplest terms, technique is the way in which we perform.  For a musician, that includes everything that we do… Read More »The Importance of Good Technique