Summer Lessons

Take advantage of some extra time this summer and get started learning to play and sing.  We offer a handful of flexible lesson options during our Summer session (6/27 – 8/26).

Packages:

4 30 minute lessons – $122

6 30 minute lessons – $175

8 30 minute lessons – $230

For more info email us at schedule@bwatermusic.com or call 732-469-9559

Rituals – The path to accomplishment

A key point we bring up early on with our students (and/or parents) is the importance of ritual. Learning an instrument can only be fruitfully accomplished if practice time becomes part of one’s daily routine. As routine as eating a meal or brushing one’s teeth. Like any of these things we should be acutely aware that we missed it. It can’t be something where we wait until the time is just right that we now have time for it.

In Mason Currey’s book “Daily Rituals: How Artists Work” you’ll find a collection of short recordings of ritual from some of the great musicians, novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians of the last few centuries. It’s an intriguing look into the routines of these titans, giving us a glimpse of the strategies and maneuvers that allowed them to produce their work.

While some of the examples may prove impractical, at the bare minimum one can surely pick up some ideas or inspiration. The importance of ritual is the common thread that runs through these achievers lives (also coffee, lots and lots of coffee) and we’re certain their example can help you and/or your loved ones achieve great things as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-How-Artis…/…/0307273601

Toddler Time Starts Soon

Spring Toddler Time music classes start March 22nd.

We’d love for you to join us for an interactive and enriching musical experience for you and your child. We meet 10:45 Wednesday mornings at the Martinsville Community Center.

It’s a great opportunity to get a valuable jumpstart on your children’s music education in a safe and fun environment while building bonds with your child and other music loving families.

I’ve attended class with my daughter Gianna and her cousin and they love it. We can’t stop singing the songs at home.

Our 8 class Spring session kicks off this Wednesday.

Cost:

– $150 for all 8 classes – $100 for both of you if you sign up with a friend
– $120 for 6 classes (you choose the 6 you’d like to attend)
– $80 for 4 classes (you choose the 4 you’d like to attend)

Call, or email us for more info and to register.

Call: 732-469-9559
Email: schedule@bwatermusic.com

Hope to see you there!

Toddler Time

We’re so excited about our new program “Toddler Time”.  It’s an interactive weekly class for your  little ones to explore the exciting world of music through singing, dancing, and fun.  

Our spring session starts soon. Contact us to register.

The Anatomy of a Christmas Song

We hope your Christmas was extra special this year!  We’re winding down by dissecting what makes a Christmas song sound, for lack of a better term, “so Christmassy”?  
Here’s a video for all you music geeks (and/or Mariah Carey fans). It’s fascinating. 

The Holiday Music Season is Here

We put together a list of songs for the holiday season. Here’s what the staff here at the school are listening to this time of year:

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“Ability to learn is not fixed, it can change with effort” – Angela Duckworth

 

After teaching music for a lengthy period of time we’ve had many preconceived notions fall apart over the years. One of them is the importance of innate ability.

 

Talent and intelligence are valuable but not as important as we’ve assumed. What is becoming evident is that passion and perseverance are far more valuable in a quest to conquer a long term goal.

 

Angela Duckworth explains in the linked talk how very import the concept of “Grit” is not just in music but all worthy goals.