Category: News and Updates

  • A young boy bowing at one of his first recitals.

    Perform in the 2025 Recitals

    Marissa Vance

    In 2025, Vance Music students have the opportunity to once again perform in monthly recitals and the annual Christmas Recital.

  • Parents addressing their troops: a young boy and a young girl.

    Fighting A Musician’s Tendency Toward Perfectionism, Part Eight

    Marissa Vance

    There’s one step left to conquer perfectionism: addressing the troops. Perfectionists may address themselves – and must learn to do this as advanced students – but for beginners, a trusted team member will need to complete this job.

  • A young boy developing his strategy to win his battle.

    Fighting A Musician’s Tendency Toward Perfectionism, Part Seven

    Marissa Vance

    The best way to win the war with perfectionism is to win every battle. Let’s take a look at how to fight, and win, your battle!

  • Little girl in headphones sitting in the park training to fight perfectionism with intentional relaxation.

    Fighting A Musician’s Tendency Toward Perfectionism, Part Six

    Marissa Vance

    In the training phase, you learned to view perfectionism as the enemy and assembled your team. Now it’s time to complete basic training: pack your provisions, run drills, and practice maneuvers.