BSM Summer Sessions

Summer Sessions at Ballymena School of Music 20th July – 15th August Fun music workshops, beginner clubs and one-to-one lessons for children, teens and beginners this summer. Whether your child is brand new to music or already taking lessons, our Summer Sessions are a great way to keep learning, build confidence and have fun during […]
The Benefits of Music Lessons for Children.

Music is fun to learn, but it’s also a great tool for helping children develop important skills. From improving social skills and problem-solving abilities to boosting focus and confidence, music lessons can have a lasting positive impact on a child’s growth. Plus, they support positive behavior patterns as they age. Keep reading to discover my top reasons for sending your child to music lessons.
Preparing for your Music Exam

It’s important to only enter for an exam when you feel confident and you can play all of your pieces to a good standard upon entry date. If you enter and you are not at this stage, you are adding a lot of unnecessary pressure on yourself, seek advice from your tutor, sometimes it’s better […]
Be prepared to practice

Practice brings back some good and not so good memories to many of us. When it goes great it’s the best feeling and when it’s not, it can be so frustrating. The best way to practice is to be prepared before you even begin to play. Like I tell many of my students try not […]