Andrea

The scariest sound in the studio these days isn’t a missed note or a wrong chord. It’s the sound of RUSHING. Feet tapping too fast. Fingers flying over keys before the brain catches up. Eager hands closing their books the moment they’ve reached the final measure—even if they’ve barely played it. It’s not just music. […]

Music and the arts offer our children an extraordinary gift—one that stretches far beyond talent, trophies, or technique. In today’s world of instant gratification, same-day delivery, and short attention spans, the deep value of an artistic education can be easily overlooked. But here at Donais Studios, we see it every single day: the slow and

You’ve heard the phrase “No pain, no gain,” right?Well, let me be clear—that does not apply to singing. Ever. Singing should feel good. Yes, building vocal freedom and ease takes effort and sometimes a little emotional discomfort (like pushing beyond your comfort zone). But physical pain? That’s never part of the process. If a song

Whenever someone finds out I’m a music educator, the first question they ask is: “What type of music do you listen to?” And for whatever reason, it catches me off guard. Every. Single. Time. So weird, right? I usually give the generic answer: “Oh, I listen to everything! I love ALL music.” Or I’ll say,

“Everything in life worth achieving requires practice. In fact, life itself is nothing more than one long practice session, an endless effort of refining our motions. When the proper mechanics of practice are understood, the task of learning something new becomes a stress-free experience of joy and calmness, a process which settles all areas in

If you decided to commit to a regular fitness and workout routine, the first thing you’d likely do is research gyms. You’d check them out online, and once you narrowed down your search based on your specific needs, you’d most definitely go for a tour before signing up for a membership. Your criteria would be

Transformation is an interesting concept, isn’t it? It’s defined as a thorough or dramatic change, but we often trick ourselves into thinking it should happen suddenly—like, use this one strategy and voila—changed! But here’s the thing: personal transformation doesn’t work like that. It’s not a home makeover show where everything gets renovated in an hour.

Raise your hand 🙋 if you regret quitting piano lessons as a kid or teen! If you’re nodding, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, less than half of students who start piano lessons continue beyond the first year. And honestly? It’s not because they lack talent—it’s because learning to play piano can feel really hard.

This week, my husband had the opportunity to attend a conference in Oklahoma, where he listened to a survivor of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing share her story. Buried under 10 feet of rubble, unable to move, and uncertain of her survival, she found a singular source of calm: singing. Amid the chaos, her voice

Imagine stepping onto a stage and feeling completely confident.  You’re not just standing there; you feel at home, happy, and fulfilled. ✨ ➡️What would that mean for you? How would that confidence ripple out into your relationships, your work, or your studies?  We spoke with a remarkable 15-year-old singer, Emma,  who shared her thoughts on