One of the best ways to learn an instrument is in group lessons. Research has shown that students learn better in groups and make progress faster than in one-on-one lessons – especially when taught in mixed-age groups. In a recent video, Ulcca Joshi Hanse, author and founder of Educating Potential, starts off with the question: […]

“Who am I?”, “Who do I want to be?” – These are valuable questions especially for adolescents. A world of seemingly endless opportunities offers many possibilities for self-fulfillment and, at the same time, makes it increasingly difficult for some to find their path. Too much freedom and too many choices can be confusing. Knowing the […]

At Kling Klong, Modern Music School’s holistic concept for early childhood music education, it’s the little ones that rock. Together, they sing and play with kid-friendly instruments, such as percussions, claves and rattles. They stomp, clap and dance and thus experience the music with all their senses. Playfully, they discover the various instruments, learn a […]

Photo by Redd Angelo on Unsplash To go on stage and rock out is something, many musicians dream of. But there’s one thing holding them back: stage fright. Stress, anxiety and general discomfort – for some students, just coming to music lessons unprepared is enough to cause these feelings. Luckily, at Modern Music School we […]

“Exams for Rock & Pop musicians? What’s up with that?” you might ask. And we understand. “Not for us!” was our thinking for many years but now we’ve come full circle. Now, we view these exams as a great opportunity for our students to experience a sense of joy, pride and self-confidence. I’ve written about […]