Resources

Local Music Stores

Paul Effman Music

1131 Route 55, Suite 2B

Lagrangeville, NY 12540

845-452-8528

This is the company that services the school for repairs and rentals. They will deliver all rentals directly to PQ!

Bethel Music Center, LLC

273 Greenwood Avenue

Bethel, CT

203-792-4304

Danbury Music Learning Center

425 Main Street

Danbury, CT 06810

203-748-1444

D & M Music

1367 Route 44

Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

845-635-1120

Students are encouraged to practice daily. All students are required to practice a minimum of 15 - 20 minutes a day, three days a week. Beginning students may opt to break practice sessions into two 10 minute periods when they are first beginning and their muscles are developing.
Practicing the same day of a lesson is encouraged as new material will be fresh in minds and easily recalled.
Be focused! Practice in sections! Start in different spots, not always from the beginning!
Have the necessary supplies available! Reed students (clarinet and sax) need to have at least three working reeds in their case at all times. Buy a box of 10 at the beginning of the school year and reorder when they run low! Brass players need valve/slide oil.
Find a quiet, well-lit area free from distractions.
A music stand and a chair that you can sit straight up in provide proper body positioning. This is important because it contributes to proper breath support and playing position.
Practice at the same time every day so practicing becomes a habit!

Click here for an informational video by Anita Collins!

Click here to play the Music Racer game.

To practice with an online metronome and keep an even beat click here.

Click here to print your own staff paper to write your own music.

Click here to play games on the New York Philharmonic Orchestra website.

Click here for Music Theory Flashcards.

Percussion students click here to listen to drum rudiments.