Blog Category - Parent Perspective | Musical Arts Center of San Antonio Inc

Tom Vela2022-08-09T04:42:08-06:00April 30th, 2019|Parent Perspective|

With just a few days to go until MACSA Music Fest – are you ready? Like, “recital ready”? As a parent, one thing I try to remember is that I’m not the one up there performing. I can only do so much to help my kids be “recital ready.” Being that I have 3 boys and 1 girl, I’ve had many years of not having to worry too much about primping my sons to be looking their best. A lot ... Read More

Parent Perspective: Audition Advice

Tom Vela2022-12-22T23:20:11-06:00March 21st, 2019|Parent Perspective|

First things first – I’m not a musician. I’d like to call myself a “Music Mom” in the way that one might say they are a “Soccer Mom” – but I think most of those women probably played soccer. As much as I love music, I can only squeak out a weak rendition of “Ode to Joy” when no one is watching me. But… I can share some audition advice from my many years of taking my 4 musically-inclined kids ... Read More