Ants In Your Pants Music

09/28/2026

Despite the AI generated picture, the information here is essential for parents. HOW to practice, what to FOCUS on, are very different from what you might assume.

Consistency
Slow Down
Break Down (into chunks)
Hands Seperately
Use Your Voice (sing, count)
Practice is not a Performance - there will be mistakes
Praise the Process -not the result
Create a Routine instead of waiting for Motivation
Parents are ad Important Part of the Result

Your child's teacher might see them for 30 minutes once a week.
What happens during the other 167½ hours of that week matters enormously.
The teacher provides the knowledge, direction, correction and next steps.
The student has to do the learning.
And particularly when children are young, the parent creates the environment that allows that learning to happen.
Great musicians aren't created by endlessly playing pieces from beginning to end.
They develop through consistent, deliberate and accurate practice.
Slow it down.
Separate the hands.
Break it into sections.
USE THE VOICE.
Listen carefully.
Correct mistakes.
Repeat the correct version.
Practise consistently.
Do those things week after week and you aren't simply teaching a child how to play today's piece.
You're teaching them how to learn music

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09/23/2026

I ask my students to practise almost everyday. Even if they do ten minutess. Those 10 minutes, five days a week, are better for the brain than an hour just before the lesson.

09/23/2026

This is why we teach music, get students involved in ensemble playing, and patiently nurture the skills listed below. It is possible to learn by rote, and it's a lot of fun. Learning to read sheet music (and not relying on labeled note names) is so much more...... see below :-)

05/23/2026

I ask students (and their parents) to ensure that at least 5 days a week they practice at the piano. Even if it is only for 10 minutes. Better a short practice than one longer one just before their lesson. Repetition and enjoyment is the key :-)

01/20/2026

I LOVE the connection these two young ladies have to their instruments, the music and each other. They radiate the joy of music. I can categorically state that, no matter how talented they are, they got here with consistency of practice, devoted parents assisting them with that practice and choosing excellent teachers. It can be done, it is not only those considered 'talented'. Take up an instrument and it will reward you as you progress and grow.

12/19/2025

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Music lessons in school are never “lost time”. They teach additional skills, complementary skills, life skills.
It’s an investment of time.

03/31/2025

Welcome! I am now ready and able to accept new students in the Westshore area. All ages from 6-86 - you're never to old to learn and have fun. And all from your own home :-) A weekly slot will be allocated and I will drive to you each week.

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04/15/2023

Just in case you were wondering the benefits of playing the piano!

02/28/2021

I'm sure that students feel my asking them to practice is for my personal benefit :-) It's only constant and focussed practice that allows you freedom choose HOW you play something.

12/25/2020

This family is lovely. Not only Claire and Dad sing, but they are joined by Mum, ( just a few days after giving birth) 5 yr old brother Carson playing his uke, baby June playing the shakers and finally with a cameo appearance by newbor Millie (just a few days old). So 3 voices, 2 ukes, 1 guitar plus percussion! And loving every minute of it.