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"Edgardo & Candela" Founded in 1987!
On Stage with Woodkerne

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I start most students with the Hannon no. 1 exercise. I have discovered that EVERYONE can learn this finger pattern at the FIRST lesson. This gets the fingers moving right away. By playing the keys... Read More
Use different exercises to bring out the best sound from the student. Don't just stick with just one vocal exercise to achieve what you want from the student. This does not mean that you should not... Read More
Daily Practice Habits - Section 1: How To Divide Your Time I recommend to my students that they divide their practice time into three parts: First Third: Scale Studies Scale Studies consists... Read More
My students' time with me is quite structured so as to make the most of our time together. We begin with assigned technical work, scales or arpeggi and other various technical exercises (I rely on... Read More
Having a large amount of beginning students, I find that an area that I work with regularly is the overuse of singing-related musculature to create sound. The unique problem extrinsic (outside the... Read More

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What is "Traditional" Irish Music: 18th Century Postcolonial Secular Dance Music and Song, Of Course! When people talk about "traditional" irish music, they are referring to the music that was... Read More
In the last several months, I have had a number of singers from reputable colleges in Miami and a well-known university here, as well as a respected university in Chicago come to my studio. To my... Read More
It is very common for many young rock singers to dive into the process of getting a band together, practicing, recording and playing out without ever really learning how to manage their voices. That... Read More
The first thing you need to know about vocal training for children is that it’s safe, healthy and for kids approaching puberty, the best insurance you can buy for keeping a great voice developed as a... Read More
People have different reasons for wanting to play and study the piano and choose an accomplished, supportive teacher to help them reach their goals is an essential part of making musical dreams a... Read More