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“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

I am continually inspired by our students here at Donais Studios. But today, I want to shine a spotlight on our adult students. Their unwavering commitment and willingness to pursue their passions—to carve out time for themselves and their goals—never cease to amaze me. Why? Because the arts touch every facet of our lives in

Performance is powerful. It teaches us SO MUCH about ourselves—the more we perform, the more we learn, and the more we grow. “But, I get so nervous,” you might say. Yes, that’s normal. And? “I get butterflies in my stomach, and my voice gets shaky.” Absolutely, that can happen. And? “I’m afraid I’ll forget the

As a teacher, one of the greatest joys is witnessing how the arts continue to shape and influence the lives of students long after they leave the studio. I LOVE learning about how my students continue to SEE and FEEL the impact of the arts in their life once they move on to university and

When did “practising” become a dreaded chore? Seriously. Music practice has somehow become synonymous with work, chores, and major eye rolls. Just another task on the “to-do” list… IF you ever get around to it. 😉 But why? Why are we so resistant to practising? What happened to the fun, the excitement, the novelty of