Category: News and Updates

  • A young girl smiling at the piano at what could be the 2026 recitals.

    Perform in the 2026 Recitals

    Marissa Vance

    In the 2026 recitals, Vance Music students have the opportunity to once again perform in monthly recitals and the annual Christmas Recital.

  • A young boy dressed as a detective fighting perfectionism by identifying the true enemy.

    Fighting A Musician’s Tendency Toward Perfectionism, Part Four

    Marissa Vance

    The first step to fighting perfectionism is to identify your enemy. Start thinking of perfectionism as your enemy by trying five techniques.

  • An adult who may be susceptible to perfectionism is playing the piano.

    Fighting A Musician’s Tendency Toward Perfectionism: Who’s Susceptible To Perfectionism?

    Marissa Vance

    While studying music, you are likely to come in contact with perfectionism. What types of students are susceptible to perfectionism?

  • Musician fighting the stresses of perfectionism

    Fighting A Musician’s Tendency Toward Perfectionism, Part Two

    Marissa Vance

    Our desire to “get it right” can cause us frustration while we practice, but isn’t it also what actually helps us to get it right? If perfectionism is helpful, why fight it?