Six years ago today, my mother was declared brain dead and a few days after that, I bid my mother a final farewell before she underwent...

All students come with their own set of skills and challenges. Teaching neurodiverse students takes creative planning to meet their...

I asked a handful of my own students because I wanted to hear from the source. I asked students from beginners to adults and many ages in...

Why did you decide to start lessons? I was inspired by seeing someone playing violin on America’s Got Talent. How long have you been...

Before we get into this blog, I want you to take a moment and read the little story below and find as many words/phrases that are...

In October, 2022 I was given the opportunity of a lifetime. Wynton Marsalis was performing as part of Hancher’s 50th year celebration....

James “Jim” Sandrock studied mandolin and ukulele with Christopher Eck at Dynamic Music Studios in Coralville, Iowa. He died on June 6th,...

is a piano student of Sarah Becklehimer, co-owner of Dynamic Music Studios. How old are you? 11 years old How long have you been taking...

1. Book clips to hold pages. These are especially useful for outdoor performances! 2. Christmas Books ask your student’s teacher for more...

1. Concert tickets 2. Music stand 3. Full set of strings to keep as backup (plus an extra A for viola and an E for violin): Check with...

Bluetooth speaker: This is great for student singers who use accompaniment racks at home. Your phone speaker isn’t loud enough to sing...

Magic Rosin! It’s not magic, but it works well and you can get lots of fun designs! Manhasset Music Stand. Upgrade from the little wire...

I asked a handful of my own students because I wanted to hear from the source. I asked students from beginners to adults and many ages in...

Why did you decide to start lessons? I honestly don’t remember, it was a while ago. But, I continue to take lessons because even though...

Dear world, being an adult is hard! There’s so much pressure to do all the things and do them without mistakes. So many of us fall under...

The first thing I say to each student is, “How Are You?” When I ask that question, I actually mean it. I want to know how my student is...

Kailey is a voice student of Dr. Jessica Saunders and will be subbing for Sarah Beckelheimer in October! How long have you been taking...

As the new school year commences I always look forward to goal setting in my voice studio and learning what my students who took the...

Games during lessons help students improve and grow. We all like to have fun, right? Why not have a fun enjoyable music lesson? I love to...

Isabella is a piano student of Sarah Becklehimer, co-owner of Dynamic Music Studios. How old are you? 9 years old How long have you been...