At Musicologie, one of our founding principles is that “Music Is For Everyone.” Our founder, Kay Barker, recently spoke with … Read More
Music Education
Our teachers share their music education expertise, including what to expect when you start lessons, practice habits, tips, tricks and how to get the most out of your music lessons.
Musicologie Featured in Tri-Village Magazine!
Musicologie was featured in Tri-Village Magazine’s fall issue in an article about music education. Musicologie founder Kay Barker was interviewed … Read More
How to Decide: Which Instrument Will My Child Love?
A Guide For Parents Hey there, music-loving parents! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re eager to introduce your child … Read More
How to Practice: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
We hear it from parents of young learners all the time: “My child isn’t practicing.” Often parents think it means … Read More
Online Lessons: Tips For Students
Learn how to set up your space and your computer to get the most out of your online lessons.
Don’t Make These 3 New Year’s Resolution Mistakes
It’s finally 2021! What are your new year’s resolutions? Every year, millions of people resolve to lose weight, save more, … Read More
TRY OR TRY NOT. THERE IS NO DO.
Try or Try Not. There Is No Do. Changing your child’s vocabulary towards hard things Yoda said “Do or do … Read More
Everyone’s Very Own TMBG and Weird Al Yankovic!
It’s probably not actually that hard to believe, but I was an extremely dedicated fan of both They Might Be … Read More
Dublin Student Feature: Introducing Everett, Master of the Keys!
This week, we’re featuring one of our youngest students at Musicologie Dublin: the fabulous Everett, who is four years old! … Read More
Why I Love Listening to Music
This summer, I’ve been growing a vegetable garden. My students already know this – I can never resist sharing what … Read More
Sight Reading Isn’t the Enemy!
I have a confession to make: I used to be a terrible sight reader. Reading a new piece of music … Read More
DIY Dice Game
Developing Musicianship Skills Through Play For years, I struggled with rhythm and basic musicianship skills. As a singer, I heard … Read More
“Where is My Mind?” – New video from Musicologie teacher band O.R.B.!
Musicologie Dublin and Grandview teacher Matt Murphy is a musician of many talents; in addition to being an experienced percussion … Read More
Rubber Duck Code Debugging Our Music-Making
Drawing Parallels Between Music and Code Debugging This month I’ve had the privilege of completing a Performance Psychology course online … Read More
Socially Distant But Emotionally Connected
My voice student Cynthia Vaughn is an absolute treasure and highlight of my Saturday mornings. Cynthia shines with a bright … Read More
At Home Learning: Insight from a Musicologie Instructor
With the school year quickly approaching, many parents and students alike are concerned with the challenges at home learning may … Read More
What’s In A Space: The Importance of Where We Create
Anyone who has stepped into my practice room knows instantly the emphasis that I place on having a space that … Read More
Thinking Beyond the Score: How to Explore Your Favorite Songs by Ear
Learning to read music is an extremely valuable part of learning to play an instrument. But what about learning to … Read More
Conquering Performance Anxiety: a Pianist’s Perspective
Performing is one of the most important components of being a musician. It provides a tangible goal for our practice, … Read More
Six Days of the Week, You’re Your Own Teacher
The Importance of Effective Practice Habits from a Voice Teacher’s Perspective, Part One One of the most common questions I … Read More
What It’s Like to Be A Black Small Business Owner
What is it like being a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) small business owner? So many things, but … Read More
From accordion to marimba – we teach more than piano at Musicologie Dublin!
While we’re still your number one source for awesome piano, voice, guitar and drum lessons in Dublin, we also offer … Read More
How to Make Kids Excited to Play a Song Over and Over with Emotion Cards
Young kids often have trouble playing one piece of music more than a couple times during a lesson or practice … Read More
What Age Should My Child Start Music Lessons?
When should you start your child in music lessons? There’s a lot of conflicting information out there. In fact, there … Read More
Our teachers share their music education expertise, including what to expect when you start lessons, practice habits, tips, tricks and how to get the most out of your music lessons.
Musicologie Featured in Tri-Village Magazine!
Musicologie was featured in Tri-Village Magazine’s fall issue in an article about music education. Musicologie founder Kay Barker was interviewed … Read More
How to Decide: Which Instrument Will My Child Love?
A Guide For Parents Hey there, music-loving parents! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re eager to introduce your child … Read More
How to Practice: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
We hear it from parents of young learners all the time: “My child isn’t practicing.” Often parents think it means … Read More
Online Lessons: Tips For Students
Learn how to set up your space and your computer to get the most out of your online lessons.
Don’t Make These 3 New Year’s Resolution Mistakes
It’s finally 2021! What are your new year’s resolutions? Every year, millions of people resolve to lose weight, save more, … Read More
TRY OR TRY NOT. THERE IS NO DO.
Try or Try Not. There Is No Do. Changing your child’s vocabulary towards hard things Yoda said “Do or do … Read More
Everyone’s Very Own TMBG and Weird Al Yankovic!
It’s probably not actually that hard to believe, but I was an extremely dedicated fan of both They Might Be … Read More
Dublin Student Feature: Introducing Everett, Master of the Keys!
This week, we’re featuring one of our youngest students at Musicologie Dublin: the fabulous Everett, who is four years old! … Read More
Why I Love Listening to Music
This summer, I’ve been growing a vegetable garden. My students already know this – I can never resist sharing what … Read More
Sight Reading Isn’t the Enemy!
I have a confession to make: I used to be a terrible sight reader. Reading a new piece of music … Read More
DIY Dice Game
Developing Musicianship Skills Through Play For years, I struggled with rhythm and basic musicianship skills. As a singer, I heard … Read More
“Where is My Mind?” – New video from Musicologie teacher band O.R.B.!
Musicologie Dublin and Grandview teacher Matt Murphy is a musician of many talents; in addition to being an experienced percussion … Read More
Rubber Duck Code Debugging Our Music-Making
Drawing Parallels Between Music and Code Debugging This month I’ve had the privilege of completing a Performance Psychology course online … Read More
Socially Distant But Emotionally Connected
My voice student Cynthia Vaughn is an absolute treasure and highlight of my Saturday mornings. Cynthia shines with a bright … Read More
At Home Learning: Insight from a Musicologie Instructor
With the school year quickly approaching, many parents and students alike are concerned with the challenges at home learning may … Read More
What’s In A Space: The Importance of Where We Create
Anyone who has stepped into my practice room knows instantly the emphasis that I place on having a space that … Read More
Thinking Beyond the Score: How to Explore Your Favorite Songs by Ear
Learning to read music is an extremely valuable part of learning to play an instrument. But what about learning to … Read More
Conquering Performance Anxiety: a Pianist’s Perspective
Performing is one of the most important components of being a musician. It provides a tangible goal for our practice, … Read More
Six Days of the Week, You’re Your Own Teacher
The Importance of Effective Practice Habits from a Voice Teacher’s Perspective, Part One One of the most common questions I … Read More
What It’s Like to Be A Black Small Business Owner
What is it like being a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) small business owner? So many things, but … Read More
From accordion to marimba – we teach more than piano at Musicologie Dublin!
While we’re still your number one source for awesome piano, voice, guitar and drum lessons in Dublin, we also offer … Read More
How to Make Kids Excited to Play a Song Over and Over with Emotion Cards
Young kids often have trouble playing one piece of music more than a couple times during a lesson or practice … Read More
What Age Should My Child Start Music Lessons?
When should you start your child in music lessons? There’s a lot of conflicting information out there. In fact, there … Read More