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Student Spotlight: Celest Miller
Name: Celeste Miller Age: 14 Grade: 9th grade Why did you decide to take up the cello? I wanted to start playing in the school orchestra....
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Jul 7, 20231 min read
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Summer Practice
We all know that practicing is important when learning music. Some days that is easier than others. Motivation can be scarce during...
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Jul 2, 20234 min read
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Congratulations to our Senior Graduates!
We would like to take a moment to acknowledge Dynamic Music Studio's 2023 graduating seniors! Ryan Brentner (cello) is graduating from...
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Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Student Spotlight: Jayce Norpel
Jayce is a piano student of Sarah Beckelheimer's at Dynamic Music Studios in Coralville, Iowa. How old are you? 14 years old How long...
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May 12, 20231 min read
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Bye for Now: Cherished Memories in Song
Six years ago today, my mother was declared brain dead and a few days after that, I bid my mother a final farewell before she underwent...
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May 10, 20232 min read
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Teaching Neurodiverse students
All students come with their own set of skills and challenges. Teaching neurodiverse students takes creative planning to meet their...
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Apr 26, 20233 min read
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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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Apr 10, 20231 min read
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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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Mar 16, 20231 min read
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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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Feb 27, 20234 min read
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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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Jan 30, 20233 min read
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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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Jan 27, 20232 min read
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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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Dec 23, 20221 min read
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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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Dec 13, 20221 min read
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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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Dec 12, 20221 min read
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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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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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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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Dec 7, 20221 min read
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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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Nov 30, 20221 min read
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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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Nov 28, 20222 min read
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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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Oct 30, 20221 min read
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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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Oct 21, 20222 min read
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