About
Established in 2005
Why Try Success Music Studio?
Hi, I’m Geoff (pronounced Jeff) Keith and I am the owner of Success Music Studio and the author of the Successful Music Student Blog. I hope I can help you.
I have been teaching music lessons for over 35 years, over 25 years with LD and special needs students. Since I opened the studio, I have taught approximately 8,000 hours of LD and special needs lessons. This is like teaching eight hours a day, every day, for over two years.
Half my business also consists of typical learner students. During that time, I have logged around the same amount of experience with these students as well. However, I also have even more experience from my time teaching before Success Music Studio was founded.
About the Blog: The Successful Music Student
What are your goals?
- Are you looking for general music tips?
- Do you want to be able to read music or sight sing better?
- Frustrated that you have problems singing in tune?
- Want help tuning you guitar or synth so they sound better?
- Want to write great songs?
Look no further:
Successful Music Student articles post on Mondays at 7:00 am.
– Geoffrey Keith
Mission Statement
Success is what I want every one of my students to experience in lessons. This is the goal I strive for. I will put all of my energy into discovering my student’s learning style, applying or creating appropriate teaching methods to address my student’s needs.
Vision
To teach all types of students through lessons and blogs, helping them to reach their peak potential as musicians.
Values
- That quality instruction is essential
- That fun enhances the learning experience
- That mistakes are not to be feared, but rather are a necessary part of the learning process as students works through them
A How to Guide to Learning Conducting with Musicality
Are you confused about what all the conductor’s hand gestures mean? Do you want to learn how to conduct a musical ensemble? Conducting isn’t just brandishing a stick. The conductor is the coach of an ensemble. Also, they interpret the musical score, making it so that each ensemble has its own unique sound. Keep reading “A How to Guide to Learning Conducting with Musicality” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
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10 Amazing Elite Virtuoso Guitarists
“What’s a virtuoso?” It’s a guitarist that’s scary good. I’ve compiled a list of 10 guitarists that are all in the conversation for “the best guitarist in the world.” Keep reading “10 Amazing Elite Virtuoso Guitarists” to see who made the cut.
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10 Best Calm Relaxing Music Selections for ADHD Kids
Do you need to find music that will help your student relax and calm down? Do you want to find compositions that will help focus your child’s attention so that homework can get done? Music can be a tremendous help for ADHD children, but not all styles work equally well. Click to find out what genres get the job done and to learn the 10 best calm relaxing music selections for ADHD kids. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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10 Best Patriotic Songs | Sheet Music Gift Ideas
Do you want to play or sing patriotic songs? Are you looking for gift ideas for the musicians in your life? The following fun sheet music arrangements are good for vocals, guitar, and piano. Click to learn the 10 best patriotic song sheet music gifts. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
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