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.

  • Man actively listening with his violin at the expert level.

    How To Listen To Music At An Expert Level

    Marissa Vance

    This article on the expert level of listening provides 16 additional questions students can answer to improve their active listening skills.

  • A boy actively listening to music with advanced questions.

    How To Listen To Music At An Advanced Level

    Marissa Vance

    Questions at an advanced level to improve music students’ active listening skills requires more abstract thinking, more knowledge of music theory and history, and also some musical skill.

  • A young woman studying music through active listening at an intermediate level.

    How To Listen To Music At An Intermediate Level

    Marissa Vance

    In part one, we discussed what active listening is and how you can begin practicing it. This week we’ll move on to the intermediate active listening level.