Music Education

As a musician of any age, it is important for us to engage with music at many different levels. This … Read More

Buying a drum set is like buying a car: there are a ton of options and features, everything from the … Read More

Hi! I’m Kay, Musicologie’s Chief Education Officer, and if you’re wondering whether you—or your child—can try out more than one … Read More

Hi there! I’m Kay Barker, Musicologie’s Chief Education Officer, and this is something I’m truly passionate about: the way that … Read More

Hello! I’m Kay Barker, Musicologie’s Chief Education Officer. Did you know that music helps build grit and perseverance? Learning music … Read More

Hi! I’m Kay Barker, Musicologie’s Chief Education Officer, and I want to talk about something I see all the time … Read More

Hi, I’m Kay Barker, Musicologie’s Chief Education Officer, and I’m here to answer a few of the common questions we … Read More

Hi! I’m Kay Barker, and I love sharing one of my favorite truths: it’s never too late—or too early—to start … Read More

Hi! I’m Kay Barker, and I know one of the most exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) parts of starting music lessons … Read More

Hi there! I’m Kay Barker, and at Musicologie we always say that “Music Makes Us Human.” It helps us live … Read More

Hi there! I’m Kay Barker, Musicologie’s Chief Education Officer, and I want to talk about something every music student faces: … Read More

Hi there! I’m Kay Barker, Musicologie’s Chief Education Officer, and I know how exciting (and sometimes a little nerve-wracking) it … Read More

Learn how to set up your space and your computer to get the most out of your online lessons.

Hi, I’m Kay Barker, and I know how hectic family life can get. Between school, sports, and everything else, finding … Read More

Hi, I’m Kay Barker, and I know starting something new can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. Here’s what … Read More

At Musicologie, one of our founding principles is that “Music Is For Everyone.” Our founder, Kay Barker, recently spoke with … Read More

Musicologie was featured in Tri-Village Magazine’s fall issue in an article about music education. Musicologie founder Kay Barker was interviewed … Read More

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

We hear it from parents of young learners all the time: “My child isn’t practicing.” Often parents think it means … Read More

It’s finally 2021! What are your new year’s resolutions? Every year, millions of people resolve to lose weight, save more, … Read More

It’s probably not actually that hard to believe, but I was an extremely dedicated fan of both They Might Be … Read More

This week, we’re featuring one of our youngest students at Musicologie Dublin: the fabulous Everett, who is four years old! … Read More

This summer, I’ve been growing a vegetable garden. My students already know this – I can never resist sharing what … Read More

Developing Musicianship Skills Through Play For years, I struggled with rhythm and basic musicianship skills. As a singer, I heard … Read More

Musicologie Dublin and Grandview teacher Matt Murphy is a musician of many talents; in addition to being an experienced percussion … Read More

Drawing Parallels Between Music and Code Debugging This month I’ve had the privilege of completing a Performance Psychology course online … Read More

With the school year quickly approaching, many parents and students alike are concerned with the challenges at home learning may … Read More

Anyone who has stepped into my practice room knows instantly the emphasis that I place on having a space that … Read More

Learning to read music is an extremely valuable part of learning to play an instrument. But what about learning to … Read More

Performing is one of the most important components of being a musician. It provides a tangible goal for our practice, … Read More

The Importance of Effective Practice Habits from a Voice Teacher’s Perspective, Part One One of the most common questions I … Read More

What is it like being a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) small business owner? So many things, but … Read More

While we’re still your number one source for awesome piano, voice, guitar and drum lessons in Dublin, we also offer … Read More

Young kids often have trouble playing one piece of music more than a couple times during a lesson or practice … Read More

When should you start your child in music lessons? There’s a lot of conflicting information out there. In fact, there … Read More