Celebrating Success: How Move Over Mozart Inspires Young Musicians - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 60

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Feature Article - Celebrating Success: How Move Over Mozart Inspires Young Musicians

By Pamela Cornell, Director

If your child has taken piano lessons with Move Over Mozart, you know that we use many different incentives to inspire students to want to play the piano — not just during lessons, but also at home. We are proud of how our program supports and recognizes each student's journey, helping them stay excited about music every step of the way. Every piano lesson is filled with more than just music — it’s filled with smiles, milestones, and moments of real pride.

Strong Teacher-Student Rapport.

Our teachers build strong, trusting relationships with each student. You can see it in the way a student's face lights up when their teacher notices a tricky passage they've mastered. That bond of trust between teacher and student, built through encouragement and specific praise, is where so much growth begins.

Practice Tracking with Practice Space.

Our practice app offers students a fun, interactive way to track their playing time. Every practice session becomes a chance to achieve something new! You can feel it when a student logs into the practice app, excited to see their practice streak grow and their gems pile up.  Every login, every song, and every milestone reached gives them a reason to smile — and keep practicing! 

Celebrating Milestones with Brag Tags, Certificates, and Photos

Recognizing student accomplishments is important and we love celebrating every milestone! Walk into one of our students' homes, and you might see a "wall of fame" — certificates, framed pictures, and brag tags proudly displayed above a keyboard. a powerful reminder of their hard work and dedication!

Exciting Performance Opportunities

Performances give our students a chance to shine. There’s something magical about the days leading up to a performance. Songs are practiced just a little more carefully, excitement fills the air, and families gather around to hear the music that students have worked so hard to share. Performances turn practicing into a personal celebration — not just of music, but of courage and confidence as well.

“Unlike other online activities, my child took to this one immediately. While he always liked playing piano, he loved earning "points" for practicing with the Practice Space app. When points were no longer a motivator, Miss Pam started 100-day challenges that maintained his eagerness to play. His piano skills have improved tremendously over the last year.” - Quote from a parent review in Google.  

At Move Over Mozart, we celebrate every step of the journey. We know that when students feel successful, they stay inspired — and when inspiration takes root, the music never stops. We’re so proud of our students and the community we’re building together. Here's to many more milestones, smiles, and songs!

Ready to celebrate everything your child has accomplished? Our Spring Recital is the perfect opportunity for students to share their progress, shine, and experience the joy of performing for family and friends. We invite everyone to be part of this special event — a day to recognize their hard work, courage, and musical accomplishments!

Your Comments And Questions

We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have? What do you like best about this memo? How has our online lessons benefitted your child? Please leave your questions and comments below or email Pam directly at misspam@moveovermozart.net