Student Spotlight: Sharon Liao
Why did you decide to start lessons? I was inspired by seeing someone playing violin on America’s Got Talent. How long have you been...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Feb 27, 20234 min read
Take the Compliment
Before we get into this blog, I want you to take a moment and read the little story below and find as many words/phrases that are...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Jan 30, 20233 min read
All Rise
In October, 2022 I was given the opportunity of a lifetime. Wynton Marsalis was performing as part of Hancher’s 50th year celebration....
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Dynamic Music Studios
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Student Spotlight: James Sandrock (1929-2022)
James “Jim” Sandrock studied mandolin and ukulele with Christopher Eck at Dynamic Music Studios in Coralville, Iowa. He died on June 6th,...
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Dec 23, 20221 min read
Student Spotlight: Emma Middleton
is a piano student of Sarah Becklehimer, co-owner of Dynamic Music Studios. How old are you? 11 years old How long have you been taking...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Top Five Holiday Gifts for Pianists
1. Book clips to hold pages. These are especially useful for outdoor performances! 2. Christmas Books ask your student’s teacher for more...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Top Five Holiday Gifts for Violists and Violinists
1. Concert tickets 2. Music stand 3. Full set of strings to keep as backup (plus an extra A for viola and an E for violin): Check with...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Top Five Holiday Gifts for Singers
Bluetooth speaker: This is great for student singers who use accompaniment racks at home. Your phone speaker isn’t loud enough to sing...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Top Five Holiday Gifts for Cellists
Magic Rosin! It’s not magic, but it works well and you can get lots of fun designs! Manhasset Music Stand. Upgrade from the little wire...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Nov 30, 20221 min read
What motivates students to practice?
I asked a handful of my own students because I wanted to hear from the source. I asked students from beginners to adults and many ages in...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Student Spotlight: Owen Downey
Why did you decide to start lessons? I honestly don’t remember, it was a while ago. But, I continue to take lessons because even though...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Student Spotlight: Hannah Hotsenpiller
Hannah is a viola student of Christina Mixemong and a Sophomore at Iowa City West High School. Why did you start lessons? I started...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Tired of Perfectionism- Try this instead!
Dear world, being an adult is hard! There’s so much pressure to do all the things and do them without mistakes. So many of us fall under...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Sep 30, 20222 min read
“How Are You?”: Teaching Music Is So Much More Than Notes
The first thing I say to each student is, “How Are You?” When I ask that question, I actually mean it. I want to know how my student is...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Student Spotlight: Kailey Braff
Kailey is a voice student of Dr. Jessica Saunders and will be subbing for Sarah Beckelheimer in October! How long have you been taking...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Aug 29, 20222 min read
Getting back into the swing of things
As the new school year commences I always look forward to goal setting in my voice studio and learning what my students who took the...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Games During Music Lessons
Games during lessons help students improve and grow. We all like to have fun, right? Why not have a fun enjoyable music lesson? I love to...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Jun 30, 20221 min read
Student Spotlight: Isabella Policeni
Isabella is a piano student of Sarah Becklehimer, co-owner of Dynamic Music Studios. How old are you? 9 years old How long have you been...
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Dynamic Music Studios
Jun 27, 20222 min read
“The Four Agreements” for Musicians
If you aren’t familiar with “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Rodriguez, take a moment and...
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Dynamic Music Studios
May 20, 20221 min read
Congratulations to Our Seniors!
We are proud to feature our seniors graduating from Dynamic Music Studios! We have four graduates to celebrate. Congratulations on your...
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