Private? Group? Virtual?

A post by Denie Riggs, written in 2016 but not published for some reason … until now!  At Perfect Praise Music we offer both group, private and virtual instruction, depending on the needs and age of the student.  At Perfect Praise Music … we’ve got you covered! Babies through 8 Years: (Early Childhood Music) We have found that children in …

Private or Group Instruction

At Perfect Praise Music we offer both group and private instruction, depending on the needs and age of the student. Babies through 8 Years: (Early Childhood Music) We have found that children in the very first years of their lives thrive on the group settings.  Social skills are developing and the children learn very quickly from each other, whereas if …

Intuitive Materials

In the wonderful world of making music, sometimes traditional curricula just don’t fit the needs of all students.   At Perfect Praise Music, we have studied the curriculums available, and have developed non-traditional instructional approaches that works for very young children and those who need a different approach. Our non-traditional approach work wonderfully for the following groups of study: Preschool Children: …

Positive Peer Pressure

As we prepare our students to be on stage in a few weeks, I am reminded of how vital Performing Skills are for the students.  Frequently an inquiring parent will  tell me that their child is so shy that they will not say their name outside of their house.  My reply is, “No worries.  They don’t have to perform in the classroom …

What is Preferred Music and how does it benefit me?

Hello, I’m so glad that you asked! Just this morning I taught a group of adults about the power of just listening to specific types of music, that I call Preferred Music. There are so many benefits to just passively listening to music that has three criteria. 1.  Lots of repeated patterns 2.  High voicings of strings and piano 3. …