The 3 Questions Parents Usually Ask First About Music Lessons

Is my child too young (or old) for guitar lessons? Musical experiences come in all forms. Even infants and toddlers respond to music. Music lessons are different. They are best started after a child has heard music, moved and sang to music and have seen others play...

PRACTICE: THE COMPLETE WORKS – Part 1

PRACTICE: THE COMPLETE WORKS PART 1 – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE NATURE OF PRACTICE By Kevin Taylor     Before you enrolled in guitar lessons you may have already noticed your child’s interest in music or the guitar. If your child was interested, you may not...

Austin High-Schooler Wins International Competition

Aytahn Benavi, a student of Kevin Taylor, recently participated in the Ex Aeque Artist International online competition. Over 145 entries of professional guitarists of all ages participated with video entries. There were 24 semi-finalists and eventually 12 finalists...

3 Childbloom Alums Qualify for Prestigious National Competition

 3 Childbloom teens reached the semi-finals in the prestigious Stroud Competition in Cleveland. There were 41 applicants and 15 were chosen. Aytahn Benavi (17) is from Austin, Tx.. He is a student of Kevin Taylor. Kassandra Hughes (15) is from St. Charles, Mo. Her...

Local Student Wins Top Honors in International Guitar Competition

Aytahn Benavi, a 17 year old Austin student of Kevin Taylor, recently competed in The Guitar Foundation of America’s International Sr. solo Competition. Aytahn competed against 40 of the best young guitarist in the world.  He was awarded 3rd prize, representing the...

Austin Student Wins 1st Prize in International Competition

We just found out that  Aytahn Benavi, competed at the “Domain Forget” guitar festival in Quebec, Canada. Although only 16, Aytahn competed in the college division, playing “Caprice 1” by Mario Castlenuevo Tedesco, “Etude 12” by H. Villa Lobos and “Joyful Island” by...

Childbloom Student Wins Major International Awards

In June of 2016, Aytahn Benavi, a 14 year old student of Kevin Taylor, recently was awarded 2nd place at the Guitar Foundation of America’s International youth guitar competition JR. Division. He competed agains dozens of the world’s finest young players. This is the...