Category: News and Updates

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

    Perform in the 2025 Recitals

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

  • Girl practicing the synthesizer. Music creation in a recording studio.

    Rehearsal Preparation, Part Two: No Time For Practicing?

    While it’s important for musicians to consider whether they have enough time for practicing before accepting a gig, there will be moments when there isn’t enough time to adequately prepare for a first rehearsal. How can you ensure that you don’t waste your fellow musicians’ time in rehearsal?

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

    Rehearsal Preparation, Part One: What To Prepare?

    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: Addressing The Troops

    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.