Tag Archives: Self-esteem

Self-Esteem Hurting Our Students’ Education?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Lady Fair

Studies show that Self-Esteem may not be all it’s cracked up to be! Read THIS ARTICLE by the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Or just do a search for “self-esteem vs achievement”. Americans are great in self-esteem but low in achievement…something is … Continue reading →

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Article: Benefits of Music Education

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Lady Fair

While the Mozart-effect may be questionable, there’s no doubt that studying music can improve children’s minds. Music causes you to think differently, decode faster (increasing reading fluency), and helps fine-motor skills to develop – these are things I have seen … Continue reading →

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Book: Singing Made Easy

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Lady Fair

As of January I will be up to 30 students, assuming everyone who has committed follows through with that commitment, and next week I am doing a trial voice lesson for a 7-year-old. I am used to working with older … Continue reading →

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