At Musicologie, one of our founding principles is that “Music Is For Everyone.” Our founder, Kay Barker, recently spoke with … Read More
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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
Does Your Family Qualify for $1k for Music Lessons?
Did you know that the state of Ohio is giving qualifying families $1,000 PER CHILD for after school enrichment activities … 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
Congrats Vishal: Winner of 1 Year Music Lessons!
We’re seriously excited to share that Musicologie Dublin student Vishal Kumar is the winner of one year of music lessons … Read More
This is the Number One Thing Parents Want From Music Lessons
One of the big issues we see our students face in their music lessons is scheduling. Kids have packed schedules. … Read More
What to Expect at Voice Lessons for Young Singers: Ages 12 & Under
I have frequently been asked by the parents and caregivers of my young voice students: “How do voice lessons work … 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
3 Electric Guitar Practice Tips From the Pros
The first few weeks of learning to play electric guitar are an exciting time! The possibilities are endless! You’re learning … Read More
Essential Guitar Pedals for Beginners
Guitar effects pedals can enhance the sound of any electric string instrument in a number of different ways. Some of … Read More
Musicologie Voted Best Music Instruction
Musicologie has won Best in Music Instruction in Columbus Parent Magazine Family Faves reader survey for the fifth year in … 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
Musicologie Cleveland Heights Opens in Partnership with Longtime Local Studio Owners
CLEVELAND, September 1, 2020 – Musicologie Cleveland Heights opens September 1, 2020 at 3473 Fairmount Boulevard, the latest venture for … 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
Musicologie Nominated for Best Music Instruction in Columbus
For the FIFTH year in a row, Musicologie has been nominated for best music instruction in Columbus by Columbus Parents … 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
What’s In a Mission Statement? Why We Have One and What it Means to Us
Our mission statement has guided us in unexpected ways.
$4381! How Our Student Community Stepped Up to Support Our Teachers
Our student community stepped up to give lessons to students affected by covid-19 and keep teachers working.
Musicologie Junior Goes Virtual
This past week we had our first two virtual Musicologie Junior classes and they were so. much. fun! It’s very … Read More
2019 Our Year in Review
2019 was a year of testing our ideas. Could we find and hire enough new teachers who shared our ideals? … Read More
Five Years of Musicologie
Musicologie is five years old this month. We began in our humble Grandview space, with no recording studio, no blue … 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
How to Find the Right Piano For Practice at Home
A piano can be a big investment when you’re just starting lessons. I often have students ask me for advice … Read More
2018 Our Year in Review
2018 was a year of huge transitions. We basically spent the whole year reorganizing, spending money on lawyers, and learning … 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
The Methods Behind Musicologie Junior
At Musicologie we’ve always focused on developing young beginners’ native musical instincts through consistent, structured exposure and group participation. Learning … Read More
2017 Year in Review
2017 was an exciting year for us and so we put together some numbers to share with you our first … Read More