The Catoctin School of Music

The most important thing next to practicing your instrument is being organized. If students do not have a method for keeping track of their

Let’s get to know CSM’s Folk Instruments! Today’s instrument is the Bowed Psaltery – a super cool stringed instrument dating back to the...

Ask any seasoned music teacher what they view as one of the most critical elements for success in music lesson and the words “motivation”...

Let’s get to know CSM’s Folk Instruments! Today’s instrument is the Tank Drum – also known as the tongue drum, or hank drum. What is a...

How good is your memory?...One simple yet oft neglected way to help remember and correct mistakes is to simply take notes!

Music lessons should not be viewed as just another activity. An example of this are students that sign up for summer (only) music lessons...

What would you say is the most important aspect of exceling in music? Daily practice? Is it mastering technique? Developing artistry and...

As musicians, we understand the importance of expression when it comes to interpreting a piece. As teachers, we want to help our students...