Many times, piano practice is pushed to the side when a student has an abundance of homework, as well as sports, church, and other activities to complete. The student can become overwhelmed, and piano practice becomes more of a burden than the fun activity that it should be.

Piano practice is a commitment and a responsibility, just as homework is. While school work always takes priority, the student must learn that piano practice is also a responsibility.

Set aside a scheduled...

And On That Note ...by Remia Nobles

Well, we have celebrated the last summer holiday of 2015, and we move forward to time changes, fall harvest, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!

The excitement of fall is already in the air as we talk about cold fronts, rain, and we see the fall fashions and decorations going up in the department stores.

Our students too, are transitioning to Halloween pieces, hymns of Thanksgiving, and very soon,to Chr...

It is that time of year again!  In some areas, leaves begin falling from the trees, temperatures become a little cooler, night comes a little quicker, and buses start rolling with happy, squealing, sleepy school children aboard.

Here, at MusicbyRjon, we begin our Fall/Winter Session.  We have some students celebrating their next level in music, while others are just beginning their musical journey. 

During the Summer Session, we focused on:  Technic and ...

I started teaching Sunday school at Scott United Methodist Church when I was 11 years old. I arrived at the church a little early on this particular Sunday morning, and Mrs. Pauline Snelling found me waiting in the hallway. I was waiting for my Sunday school teacher, but Mrs. Snelling said "follow me". So I trustingly went with her, and was ushered into a "lion's den" of kindergarten and 1st - 2nd grade Sunday school students. Mrs. Pauline handed me a couple of books, and told me that this ...

Today, MusicbyRjon sends a shout out to Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Seguin, for allowing us to use their church for teaching purposes.

CFBC furthers their Music Ministry and Outreach Ministry by providing a piano studio within their facility for piano lessons.

Rev. Leon Morris and the congregation of Christian Fellowship invite members of their church as well as members of Seguin and the surrounding community to participate in the Piano Lesson...

My mother-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease when she was in her late 50's.  Alzheimer's was something I'd heard of, but it was called "Old Timer's Disease". It was very difficult for our family to associate this disease with such an active, happy, and lively woman. 

 I have watched elder...

I often find myself encouraging parents when they are seeking advice on getting their young student to practice.  Many times with school schedules, homework, and extra-curriculars, there is no time left over for piano practice. 

In today's society, parents are tired out from a day of trying to be an excellent employe...