Santa Clarita Piano Lessons & Voice Lessons – A Year of Growth, Music, and Community 2025 has been a year full of growth, connection, and musical milestones here at Adelaide Music LLC. As a local studio offering Santa Clarita piano lessons and voice lessons, our heart has always been about more than just teaching notes — it’s about building confidence, community, and lifelong love for music. From recitals and new teachers to publications and record-breaking lesson hours, thi

If you're in the piano teaching world for any length of time, odds are sooner or later you'll come across Tim Topham at topmusic.co . Tim is an amazing pianist, educator, and businessman who has built a brand passionate about helping teachers be both better pedagogues and entrepreneurs. A few years back I had been googling random resources for a student when I came across a free resource on his website and loved it! Without knowing much about Tim or TopMusic, I downloaded my

Our 2025 Fall Recital was one of the most unforgettable events we’ve ever hosted here at Adelaide Music LLC , your local Santa Clarita Music Studio dedicated to nurturing talent, creativity, and confidence. This year was our most ambitious recital yet—and our incredible students truly rose to the occasion! With over 20 performers showcasing their musical growth, the afternoon was filled with heartfelt performances, inspiring creativity, and plenty of magical moments captured

Today we get to know our newest teacher, Ian Babiniec! Ian is studying cello performance at The Master's University in Newhall, and is a talented cellist, pianist, and teacher. We are so lucky to have him! Below is a little interview we had - learn more about Ian and his journey into cello (and piano) teaching below! Hi Ian! It's so great to have you here at Adelaide Music LLC. Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started with the cello? I live in Colorado

Fall is the season of new beginnings. The long summer days are winding down, school schedules are in full swing, and families are getting back into a routine. This makes autumn the perfect time to start something new—like learning the cello! Here are five inspiring reasons to begin cello lessons this fall: 1. The Cello’s Rich, Expressive Sound The cello is often called the “tenor voice” of the orchestra because of its warm, human-like tone. Unlike many instruments, it has the

Everyone can play pop with just a few chords! If you’ve ever felt like playing pop songs on the piano is out of reach because they look...

And how chord charts can help your students enjoy the piano again! With Adelaide Music's free resources you can access our chord chart...

What does your summer look like? When I was a kid I remember summer looking like pool days, sticky fingers stained with popsicle juice,...

Even when they don't feel like it! Finding the motivation to practice can be a real challenge for students! Let’s face it—there are some...

Choosing the right piano teacher for your child (or yourself!) is one of the most important steps in building a lasting and enjoyable...

Selecting the right keyboard can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! As a piano teacher, I've seen it all. I've taught lessons in...

Teaching students to read is amazing! But sometimes bad habits can form if we aren't careful. In the world of piano teaching, you start...

A Developmental Look at Musical Aptitude “Is my child ready to start piano?” It’s one of the most common questions parents ask—and an...

Finding Peace in the Presence of God: an article based on my podcast interview with Dr. David Alexander on The Virtuous Mind, a podcast...

And why your child might thank you someday, too When I was growing up, I couldn’t wait to quit piano lessons. That may sound strange...

Ultimately, music theory is a powerful tool that transcends genres. Whether one is analyzing a Beethoven symphony or the latest...

When I first started teaching one of my students in my Santa Clarita piano studio — let’s call him Alex — I had my doubts. He struggled...

This may come as a shock for some of you, but I've never really thought of myself as a pianist. I guess it's time for my confession. When...

Well hey, it's been a minute or... many minutes. I'll be honest, things have been busy. There have been lots of changes at Adelaide Music...

This week marks 6 months for me of teaching zoom lessons since the state of California closed back in March. At the time everything was...