Marlene Metz Hartzler

Flute Teacher and Performer

Tag : practicing and parenting

Grit for Musicians: Practicing and Parenting

Is Grit the Secret to Success In Music? I first heard about Angela Duckworth and her research on “grit” on a Freakonomics podcast. Duckworth talks about how persistence, not talent,

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Practicing Upside Down upside down music

Our brains crave novelty. Literally turning things upside down can give us the new perspective we need. Feel stuck in your practice? Are your kids complaining the music is “too

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Motivation: Parenting and Practicing

Motivation As parents, we want to support our kids. We know that playing a musical instrument is good for them, but the issue of practice can be thorny. I’ve seen this

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FLUTE STUDIO
Lesson times are available on Mondays, Tuesday, and Wednesdays. I teach flute and recorder (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) to students of all ages and levels. Prospective students should contact me about a free trial lesson.

DUBLIN CLASSES and TODDLER THEATER are ongoing. Please visit the concert and class schedule for dates and times.