Should You Take Lessons If You Don’t Want a Music Degree?
Cixi Music Studio discusses the value of music lessons for pre-college and college students, regardless of their end goal in music.
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Is Salut d’Amour by Elgar Too Hard for Beginners?
Is Salut d’Amour by Elgar Too Hard for Beginners? Cixi Music Studio Discusses - For Lessons, Get In Touch.
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Do Rhythm Instruments Help Young Kids Learn Music?
Do rhythm instruments and music classes for young kids serve as more than glorified babysitting? We look at the research.
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RCM Tests in Texas: Locations, Dates and Material
Cixi Music Studio discusses RCM exams in Texas, how to prepare, and how our lessons help students prepare.
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Can Beginning Violinists Learn Méditation from Thaïs?
Cixi Music Studio discusses Méditation from Thaïs, and whether or not a beginner violinist can learn it.
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Musical Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Cixi Music Studio, the Houston area's leading music school, gives ideas for great musical gifts this holiday season.
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Opera Arias For Intermediate Singers
Cixi Music Studio offers a guide of operatic suggestions for intermediate singers. Consult with your teacher - but listen through these beautiful songs.
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Technical Exercises For Better Violin Technique
Read Our Guide to Helpful Violin Exercises - And Consult With an Experienced Teacher Before You Spend Hours Practicing.
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35 Broadway Audition Tunes For Teen Voices
Cixi Music Studio Makes 35 Recommendations For High School Musical Auditions - As Always, Work With Your Teacher For a Perfect Fit.
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A Guide To Robert Schumann's Lieder
Learn about Robert Schumann's Lieder for voice and piano, as well as its lasting impact on the vocal community.
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Yamaha Pianos: A Guide To Models, Pricing and Quality
Cixi Music Studio discusses Yamaha pianos, pricing, and whether or not you should buy one.
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Finger Speed Drills For Pianists
Cixi Music Studio shares finger speed drills and practice habits that will help pianists. Get in touch for piano lessons!
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Guide To Sonata Form: History, Composition, and Interpretation
We share information about the Sonata, a popular musical form for piano, violin, and other instruments.
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How Long Does It Take To Learn The Violin? Guide For Adults & Kids
In this blog, we will discuss the timeline for learning violin (even as an adult). We also discuss starter instruments and key milestones.
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Guide to the Fugue: A Revolutionary Compositional Style
Cixi Music Studio discusses the history, form, and impact of the Fugue - a truly revolutionary compositional style.
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What Are the Best Piano Methods For Beginners?
Cixi Music Studio walks you through a selection of piano methods for kids, adults, beginners, and intermediate students. As always, your teacher will know best!
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Guide To Music Classes For Kids in Katy, TX in 2023
Cixi Music Studio, one of the region's leading private music lesson providers, put together this list of early childhood music classes. Get in touch for lessons!
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Your Guide To ABRSM Exams in Texas and the US
Learn more about ABRSM exams, where you can take them, and what they cost in the United States. Contact Cixi Music Studio for lessons.
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Piano Stores in Houston - Both New and Used
Read Cixi Music Studio’s guide to new and used piano stores in the Greater Houston area. Get in touch for piano lessons!
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What Does a Collaborative Pianist or Accompanist Do?
What exactly does a collaborative pianist or accompanist do, and how difficult is it? Keep reading to learn more about this profession and hobby.
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Intermediate Piano Checklist: What’s Your Level?
Do you qualify as an intermediate level pianist? This blog covers technique, theory, and more. Get in touch for piano lessons in Houston.
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Guide To Performing Arts High Schools in Houston
Are you thinking about enrolling your child in HSPVA or another magnet school in Houston? Read about it here - contact us for lessons.
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Do You Need a Piano At Home If You Are Taking Lessons?
Can you take piano lessons and get better if you don’t have a piano at home? Do you need to buy an acoustic instrument? Cixi Music Studio explains.
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Should Your Child Learn a Second Instrument?
Is it worth starting your child on a second instrument? Will it hold them back or give them an advantage? Read more from Cixi Music Studio.
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Guide To Youth Music Ensembles in Houston, TX
Time to buy a new flute? Read Michelle's tips for choosing purchasing your next instrument.
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