Percussion or Drums, That Is The Question When I was 12 years old, my mother said to me:  “I want to ask you an important question.  Your sister has already been through two musical instruments (piano and violin), and now I think it’s time you pick something to...

My career in music education spanned over the last 30+ years until my retirement in 2019. Since then it has been my upmost pleasure to be able to work here at Valotta Studios, teaching electric bass and percussion. I find that my situation is unique as compared to...

Warming up for any instrument is extremely important. If you don’t warm up before you sing or play, you won’t be able to perform to the best of your ability. In singing, it is essential to be properly warmed up so that you are not only optimizing your sound, but also...

by Miss Cassie When practicing your pieces, do you stop and restart every time you make a mistake? Or, do you keep going and come back to the mistake afterwards? If you stop and restart every time you make a mistake, you are using what I like to call “practice mode.”...

We hear it all the time - why should my child stick with music lessons if they don’t plan on being a musician for their career? Music helps children (and adults!) learn important skills that carry over to every aspect of their life. Here are a few of the big ones!:...

If you and your child are looking for music lessons, tutor sessions, toddler music classes, etc, Valotta Studios is perfect for you! This small business in Chester Springs, PA provides a fun, safe, and interactive learning environment for students of all ages. With...

1. No Transportation Necessary We all have those times where we are so busy it’s hard to keep track of it all. Throughout my years taking lessons at Valotta Studios, there have been so many times I needed a ride to and from the studio. With my sister’s dance practice...

#1 - 1 on 1 Interaction. In cyber school, students are not receiving nearly the amount of personalized attention that they would in-person. As teachers and students navigate our “new normal”, students can benefit from individual interaction where they can feel free to...

Hello parents & students! Our Virtual Recitals begin this weekend, and I wanted to share a few tips & reminders to help everyone prepare. This will be our first opportunity to connect our students and families through Zoom performances, and we hope to make...

With recital season just a few weeks away, it is more important than ever to know how to deal with frustration you may feel while practicing! Here are Miss Nadine's Top 5 Tips:1. Walk Away & Take a Break: If I have been struggling with a piece and find myself...

The past few weeks have been challenging for all of us in so many ways, and we have tried to maintain whatever sense of normalcy and routine we can. With everyone isolated at home for at least six more weeks, now is a better time than ever to start or continue...