
Benefits of Performing in a Group
For musicians of any age, performing in a group is one of the greatest and most important experiences to help you learn and grow! Whether a small ensemble or a large orchestra, there are countless benefits to be learned from playing together in a group. Check out some...
read moreBenefits of Private Lessons Outside of School
So many of our students are part of a school band, orchestra, or choir, but more often than not a student may not get the full musical experience just from these groups. We have been offering private lessons to school musicians since 2012 and have consistently seen a...
read moreMiss Susan’s “The Art of Efficient Piano Practice” (part 2)
Believe it or not, many bad habits steer students away from practicing more efficiently. As a pianist, teacher, and student, I will address some of these tendencies from my own personal perspective. The wise student who practices effectively will reap greater...
read moreMiss Susan’s “The Art of Efficient Piano Practice” (part 1)
Believe it or not, many bad habits steer students away from practicing more efficiently. As a pianist, teacher, and student, I will address some of these tendencies from my own personal perspective. The wise student who practices effectively will reap greater...
read moreMiss Katy’s Clinical Music Therapy Experience
Katy was fortunate to experience a wide variety of clinical placements both during and following her undergraduate career at Elizabethtown College. Each semester, she worked with her clients once a week for the duration of the semester. Elizabethtown has a music...
read more5 Fun Facts about Miss Katy, our Music Therapist!
Katy received her bachelor's degree in music therapy with a concentration in vocal studies from Elizabethtown College in Lancaster county, PA Katy has been out of the country once, to tour Ireland with a college choir Katy has a cat named Patrick Katy plays clarinet,...
read moreValotta Studios Memorial Day Playlist
We’ve got sunshine on the brain here at Valotta Studios! Check out our Memorial Day sunshine-themed playlist “FUN IN THE SUN,” that includes hits like: “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles “Brighter Than the Sun” by Colbie Callait “Saturday Sun” by Vance Joy “You Are...
read moreValotta Studios Summer Motivation Playlist
Need motivation to get through those last few weeks before summer? Are finals bumming you out? Our newest playlist will have you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world! Check out our teachers’ motivational selections below and listen on our Spotify account!...
read more6 Reasons to Stay in Lessons This Summer
Here at Valotta Studios, we are ready for summer! We’re tired of grey skies and random chilly days and are so looking forward to some sun. Each summer, some of our families choose to take the season off of lessons, which makes sense, right? If your child is on break...
read more5 Ways Your Child Can Benefit From Recitals
Recital season is approaching, and I'm sure you've had the talk with your child about whether or not they want to participate. It's easy to allow your child to opt out of performing in recitals for one reason or another: performance anxiety, relative inexperience with...
read moreConquering the Stage: 5 Techniques to Overcome Performance Anxiety
Conquering the Stage: 5 Techniques to Overcome Performance Anxiety by Abigail Shore Recital season is upon us, and with it comes a turbulent rollercoaster of emotions—excitement, pride, and sometimes anxiety. Stage fright plagues even the most seasoned of performers!...
read moreMusical Resolutions & How They Can Help Your Child
The start of a new year is a time of contemplation, reflection, and renewed energy--we begin the year hopeful to improve ourselves in our professions, studies, habits, and hobbies. Here at Valotta Studios, many of our teachers discuss ways to improve our students’...
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