Have you read “Beyond Theory” and now find yourself eager for more content? Or are you considering reading the book but unsure if it’s for you? Whether you’ve read the book cover to cover or are a complete newbie, Eric’s podcast will give you what you’re looking for....
Say “Cheese!” After taking the year off in 2020, Minnesota School of Music’s picture day is back! On Saturday, Nov. 13, from 12–2 p.m., we’re offering free photographs of students with their instruments, so have your child wear their favorite outfit and bring their...
“Beyond Theory: The Making of a Music Teacher” was finally released on Aug. 20. Seeing the book make it to print was exciting enough on its own, but I was both shocked and humbled when, the day after release, the book shot to No. 2 on Amazon’s list of top-selling...
THE THREE COMPONENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE PRACTICE SESSION We’ve already discussed how your child needs emotional support in their musical journey, but something else parents can offer is structure. Since your child is still developing time management skills, you can help...
‘BEYOND THEORY: THE MAKING OF A MUSIC TEACHER When the COVID-19 shutdowns happened last year, it caused many people to tune in and really think about themselves and how they were living. I was no exception. That time really forced me to think deeply about who I am,...
BASEBALL ON THE FOURTH OF JULY The Fourth of July means barbecues, fireworks, parades, and patriotism. And in the Nehring family, it also means baseball. You may remember a while back when I talked about how the Fourth of July holidays in my youth were spent playing...
MEET NEW PIANO INSTRUCTOR KIRSTEN ROTVOLD! Kirsten Rotvold has been involved in music for as long as she can remember. Now, she uses that passion and experience every day as a piano teacher at the Minnesota School of Music. She has always wanted to teach, but since...
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S MUSICAL JOURNEY Being a parent is a journey of trial and error. We all want to do the best for our kids, but raising them can be one big learning curve. Recently, my oldest son taught me another lesson in fatherhood. We’re new to the...
MEET NEW INSTRUCTOR WYATT MARTIN Minnesota School of Music is offering drum lessons for the very first time, and we’re excited to welcome our drum instructor, Wyatt Martin. If you are interested in drum lessons, please give us a call today! Wyatt Martin has loved...
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND MUSIC Every parent wants their child to succeed, and back-to-school can cause anxiety. Some parents might worry that music lessons during the school year will cause too much pressure and wonder if it makes sense to put...
