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.

  • A young girl group who has chosen to rehearse with headphones and hairbrushes as their equipment.

    Rehearsal Preparation, Part One: What To Prepare?

    Marissa Vance

    What do you need to prepare for a group rehearsal? In this introductory article, we’ll tackle how to succeed with your equipment, music, schedule, and attitude.

  • 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!