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Confidence, Creativity and a Cozy Corner at Home - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 64
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Confidence, Creativity and a Cozy Corner at Home - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 64

Feature Article - Confidence, Creativity and a Cozy Corner at Home

By Pamela Cornell, Director

Picture this—your child, sitting at the keyboard in their favorite cozy spot at home. Maybe it's after lunch… maybe it’s between playtime and dinner. There’s no rush, no stress. Just a moment that belongs entirely to them.

They press a few familiar keys and smile—they remember the notes from yesterday’s mini-lesson. Then a gentle voice greets them over the screen. Their teacher is already smiling too, ready to help them take one small step forward.

These are the moments that . . .

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Repetition Practice Tip - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 61
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Repetition Practice Tip - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 61

Favorite practicing quote, "Don’t just practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong.” — but let’s face it, most kids don’t naturally love doing the same thing over and over. That’s where a little creativity can help turn practice into play. Here is something you can do at home to help with repetitious practicing.

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