
Virtual Recital Tips & Reminders
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...
read moreMiss Nadine’s Top 5 Tips to Deal with Frustration When Practicing
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...
read more5 Benefits of Online Lessons
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...
read moreResponse to COVID-19
Hello parents & students, In conjunction with the state government and their recent announcement that all Pennsylvania schools will be closed for the next two weeks to slow the spread of and to monitor COVID-19, we will be CLOSING for all in-studio music...
read moreTen Reasons Why Our Teachers LOVE Teaching at Valotta Studios!
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...
read moreBenefits 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...
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