The Tempo journal
Practice tips, gear advice and backstage stories from our teachers and students.
How long does it really take to learn piano?
Honest milestones for the first year — and the 15-minute routine that gets you there.
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Choosing your child's first instrument
Hand size, attention span and the instrument they actually want to play.
Metronome practice without the misery
Start slow, move in four-click steps, and stop fighting the click.
Inside our spring showcase
72 students, 9 bands and one very loud finale at the Alder Hall.
Acoustic vs electric: which guitar first?
What our guitar teachers recommend, plus a budget under $250.
Singing healthily through a cold
When to rest, when to hum, and the warm-ups that are safe to keep.
Home recording on a shoestring
A $180 setup for recording practice takes that actually sound good.
First lesson free
Count yourself in. One, two, three, four.
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