Students indicate that arts participation motivates them to stay in school, and that the arts create a supportive environment that promotes constructive acceptance of criticism and one in which it is safe to take risks.
Our Staff Spotlight this month is on one of our woodwind repair technicians, Brad Rubin. Brad has a ton of experience both as an educator and as an instrument tech. Learn more about Brad in the video below!
“When a child picks up a violin for the first time, she/he knows that playing Bach right away is not an option; however, when that child practices, learns the skills and techniques and doesn’t give up, that Bach concerto is that much closer. In an increasingly competitive world, where people are being asked to continually develop new skills, perseverance is essential to achieving success.”
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Paige’s Music.
It’s late November. There is a chill in air but it’s made warm in this time of thanks. We at Paige’s Music wish to give thanks to so much:
We are thankful to be in one of the greatest cities for music education in the country.
We are thankful to serve some of the country’s most prestigious music programs.
We are thankful to work with so many schools and teachers committed to music education and making music available to everyone.
We are thankful for our friends and families who make Paige’s Music an inspiring place to work.
Most of all, we are thankful for you, our loyal customers who make it possible for us to support music education for every student across Indiana!
“When a child has a part to play in a music ensemble, or a theater or dance production, they begin to understand that their contribution is necessary for the success of the group. Through these experiences children gain confidence and start to learn that their contributions have value even if they don’t have the biggest role.”
“The ability to focus is a key skill developed through ensemble work. Keeping a balance between listening and contributing involves a great deal of concentration and focus. It requires each participant to not only think about their role, but how their role contributes to the big picture of what is being created. Recent research has shown that participation in the arts improves children’s abilities to concentrate and focus in other aspects of their lives.”
While at first glance removing a stuck mouthpiece can look fairly simple, it can be anything but.
The mouthpiece shank and the receiver both have specific tapers so the mouthpiece fits snug and doesn’t wiggle or leak air while playing. The mouthpiece may be stuck due to damage to the shank or the receiver. It might be dirty or it may have just been jammed on too tight.
In any scenario the proper way to remove the stuck mouthpiece without damage is to use a mouthpiece puller. There are many different pullers available on the market but the one we use here is a Bobcat or Accent brand.
You adjust the tool, with the screws, so that one side of the puller is pressing against the end of the receiver and the other side is pulling against the bottom of the mouthpiece cup.
A study examined the influence of music education on nonmusical abilities, the effects of music lessons on academic performance, and cognitive abilities. The study revealed that students who participated in music lessons showed statistically higher intelligence quotients.