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Advice on learning the flute, practicing, and making music at home.

  • Flute Lessons San Diego: Your First Lesson and Online vs. In-Person

    October 31, 2026

    What a first flute lesson covers and how to choose between online and in-person flute lessons in San Diego.

  • Best Beginner Flute: What to Look For, Rent or Buy

    October 31, 2026

    A flutist's guide to choosing a first flute: which features matter, what to avoid, and how to decide between renting and buying.

  • What Age Can a Child Start Flute? Size and Curved Headjoints

    October 31, 2026

    How to tell whether a child is physically ready for flute, and when a curved headjoint helps younger beginners start comfortably.

  • Flute Lessons: A Beginner's Guide

    May 5, 2023

    The flute is a beautiful and versatile instrument that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's always…

  • What Do Kids Learn in Preschool?

    November 11, 2022

    During preschool, children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Below we look at what children learn in preschool in depth, with…

  • Top 10 Classical Music Pieces For Children

    May 19, 2021

    As a parent, you probably have heard that listening to classical music is beneficial to children, especially in their early stages of development. Well…

  • 10 Female Composers You Should Know

    March 9, 2021

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we have gathered together our top 10 women composers who have made significant contributions to the world of classical…

  • Top 10 Relaxing Flute Pieces

    February 23, 2021

    Everyone deserves a time to relax, whether you work full-time, you’re a parent, or just need a quiet evening. Classical music is a great…

  • Top 5 Classical Pieces for Babies

    January 12, 2021

    The “Mozart” effect. The “Mozart” effect is the concept of playing classical music to an unborn or newborn baby to promote higher intelligence. But is it…

  • 8 Tips on How to Parent Like A Boss PART 3

    December 16, 2020

    If you have come this far to read the third part of our “How to Parent Like A Boss” blog, we want to applaud you. The most important thing about being a…

  • 8 Tips on How to Parent Like A Boss PART 2

    December 11, 2020

    As parents, we want the best for our children. The best life, the best schools, the best foods, the best family. Although there is no one best way to…

  • Top 5 Reasons Why Recitals Are SO Important

    December 3, 2020

    Here at Klassik Arts, we believe in the importance of recitals and recommend that all of our students take part in recitals.…

  • 8 Tips on How to Parent Like A Boss PART 1

    November 11, 2020

    Parents want to raise their children the best way possible, making sure they do not get into trouble, do well academically, and be successful in the…

  • Certificate of Merit

    October 1, 2020

    Certificate of Merit is a statewide program of graded music education made available to students of music teachers who are members of the Music Teachers’…

  • Making Music Rhythm Puzzles

    August 12, 2020

    A hands-on craft for learning note values: paper circle puzzles that show how whole, half, quarter and eighth notes fit together.

  • Decline of Music Literacy and Quality

    July 17, 2020

    One of the main things we prioritize here at Klassik Arts is music literacy. We believe that music literacy is the foundation for good, high quality…

  • How Long Should You Practice?

    July 3, 2020

    How long should I practice? As a music school, one of the main questions our instructors get asked is the amount of time a student must practice and how…

  • The Importance of Dynamics in Music

    June 30, 2020

    Dynamics shape how music feels. What forte, piano and the other markings mean, and how musicians use them.

  • Zoom Audio Setting

    June 11, 2020

    Zoom's advanced audio settings can make online music lessons sound better. Here's how to set them up in three simple steps.

  • Music Is Food for the Soul, but Is It Food for Plants?

    May 21, 2020

    Can music help your houseplants grow? What the studies suggest about plants, sound and classical music.

  • Stressed? Try Music Therapy

    May 15, 2020

    Music is proven to be a great tool in relieving stress and bettering mental health. Music can be used to improve cognitive, motor, emotional…

  • 7 Famous Flutists You Should Know

    May 13, 2020

    Meet seven famous flutists and hear them play.

  • Musical Games

    May 8, 2020

    Simple musical games to play at home with symbols, rhythm and sound, to build listening skills and make music fun.

  • Happiness Music Brings to the Family

    May 6, 2020

    Learning an instrument builds coordination, memory and problem solving, and it brings happiness to the whole family.

  • Benefits of Music Education

    May 5, 2020

    “A music-rich experience for children of singing, listening and moving is really bringing a very serious benefit to children as they progress into more…

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