When Music is OxygenSo, if your children are drumming on every table they can find, take note. And if they’re always at the piano or singing in front of the mirror, don’t mistake it for narcissism!

Mary Helen Rossi
Part 1: Find a Studio that Offers a Variety of Musical OptionsWhen choosing a music lessons provider, it is important to find out what teaching styles they offer. What type of music do you enjoy listening to the most? Are there particular songs you want to be able to play?

Anne Beck
In-Home or In-Studio Music Lessons?As many of your know, we offer both in-home or in-studio music lessons. There are only a couple of differences between the two, but they are significant. If you’re wondering which one you’d like to do, this post may help.

Mary Helen Rossi
Wait. Music Lessons Bring You Happiness?Chances are that you’re reading this because you’re considering taking music lessons (for yourself or your children) at The Music Studio Atlanta. If we're right, then we have one big question for you: would you like even just a bit more happiness?

Mary Helen Rossi
The Science-based Benefits of Musical InvolvementWe’ve been on a Benefits of Musical Involvement streak lately, and our posts seem to have hit a chord (haha). One reader just shared an article from ScienceOfPeople.com titled How the Science of Music can Help You.

Mary Helen Rossi
Creative Expression is PowerI hope you don’t mind, but I’d like to begin this post by focusing back on the title: Creative Expression as an Educational Objective. That’s a mouthful – and it takes a minute to digest!

Mary Hellen Rosi
Music and TraumaMusic and trauma can go hand in hand if you're looking for a healing modality. That's saying something, because trauma can be very difficult to heal but it is, nevertheless, pervasive in our culture.

Mary Helen Rossi
The Benefits of Music LessonsThe benefits of music lessons are almost endless and many are compelling. Music lessons create happiness & music lessons develop the soft skills needed for success.

Mary Helen Rossi
Learning Styles in Music LessonsHere at TMSA, our observation windows allow you to observe your child while they're in lessons. That has many benefits, one of which is that you can see what type of learner your child is.

Mary Helen Rossi
What if I Feel Insecure When I Sing?When people call us about taking singing lessons, they often ask "what if I feel insecure when I sing?" So, here's the thing: almost everyone who wants to become a better singer feels insecure when they sing. Really!

Mary Helen Rossi
Why Isn't Music at the Top of the Pile?If you’ve read any of the thousands of studies on the academic, physical, and emotional benefits of learning a musical instrument, perhaps you’re wondering too. Why is music education at the bottom, not the top, of the academic pile?

Mary Helen Rossi
Music Enhances Our BrainsMost parents want their children to be intelligent and successful. And while some experts have pushed parents to teach their children coding, new research is pointing to music as the gateway to smarter kids.

Mary Helen Rossi
