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Archives for August 2011

Setting Up Your Own Recording Studio

August 30, 2011 by natalie 1 Comment

It’s been quite a few years now since I first learned how to record CDs in my studio. What a milestone moment that was for me after years of searching! We do some manner of recording in the studio at least several times a week, and my students love doing audio recordings of their pieces. […]

Filed Under: Studio Ideas, Technology Tips

Monday Mailbag – Recording Videos

August 29, 2011 by natalie 1 Comment

What you use to record videos?  And how hard is it to upload to YouTube? In short, everything! Canon Elura MiniDV Camcorder – I bought this several years ago for our Isaac Watts Film Project as part of our piano camp and have been using it ever since! It’s been a great little camcorder. I […]

Filed Under: Monday Mailbag, Studio Ideas, Technology Tips

Tips for Creativity and Productivity

August 25, 2011 by natalie 3 Comments

One of my students and her mom recommended a post called, How to Steal Like an Artist (and 9 other things nobody told me). Obviously tongue-in-cheek, but the author has some fabulous tips that will help you think more creatively and work more productively. I especially appreciate #9 – “Be boring. (It’s the only way […]

Filed Under: Inspirational

Win a Free Month of Full Access to Theta Music Trainer!

August 23, 2011 by natalie 44 Comments

Don’t you love it when site developers are committed to continually improving their resources and adding value to their customers?! That’s definitely the case with Theta Music Trainer. Ever since I first came across them several months ago, they’ve been tweaking their games and adding new ones. From the circle of 5ths (I really like […]

Filed Under: Contests, Resource Reviews, Resources, Technology Tips

Monday Mailbag – Business Types

August 22, 2011 by natalie 1 Comment

As I contemplate venturing out into the World Wide Web, I’m thinking I should change my business structure from a Sole Proprietorship to an LLC for liability purposes.  I’d be interested in hearing what other teachers have done, especially those of you who have web sites. Since we’re at the start of a new teaching […]

Filed Under: Business, Monday Mailbag, Studio Ideas

And the Winners Are…

August 20, 2011 by natalie 2 Comments

The winners of the In Search of Composer DVDs are… #58 – Cherisse #52 – Wendy M. Congrats! You will receive either the In Search of Beethoven or In Search of Mozart DVD from Seventh Art Productions (just e-mail me with your full name and mailing address!)! Thanks to everyone who participated. In fact, as […]

Filed Under: 2010 MTNA Conference, Contests

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