In December 2025, Grow Music’s band, the Rolling Pebbles, gave two live performances at the grand premiere of Bogland Hero, a multigenerational film about the cultural and ecological significance of Ireland’s peat boglands. The music was written and conducted by Grow Music’s very own guitar & ensemble director, Breifne Holohan. The Rolling Pebbles gave professional…
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Efficient Practice Just HOW DO YOU practice? When the teacher says “Practice”, Does the student, and importantly, the parent/guardian, know what that means? Efficient practice doesn’t take hours. Here are the key steps: Listen Slow Swing It Put it Back Listen for goals Metronome Backing track/Drone Listen Again LISTEN: Are you listening daily to a…
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What does your child wish you knew about practice? *Kids need space, time, energy, and attention. SPACE Do they have a dedicated corner or a room without distractions? Are they comfortable? TIME 5 minutes 2 x day is better than 20 minutes 2 x week. Do they have a set time of day for practice?…
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“How to Practice When You Don’t Have Time (Or, Did You Brush Your Teeth?) No Time? No Problem The number one statement music teachers hear these days is “I didn’t have time to practice.” Usually backed up with a story about homework and birthday parties and sports. Repeated weekly, students and teachers get frustrated with lack…
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Carvin Jones Blues Workshop Update! The Blues Workshop was incredible. Thanks for all your wonderful comments. I know the students enjoyed it. The students now have a much better idea of what a world class musician does and how they might get there in the future. Many thanks to Carvin Jones! The gig after the…
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First Fortnight with Grow Music Where creative art meets music. Grow Music Teachers performed a concert at Drogheda Arts Centre in January 2019 in aid of First Fortnight. First Fortnight is an organisation that challenges mental health stigma through creative arts. First Fortnight’s website can be found here. Our audience created art while listening to…
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