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...

We asked our some of talented teachers what they love most about teaching at Valotta Studios, and here's what they had to say! HELPING SOMEONE GROWMiss Nadine: "My favorite thing about teaching is helping someone grow. I love helping my instructors become better...

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...

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...

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...