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Archives for December 2012

And the Winner Is…

December 28, 2012 by natalie Leave a Comment

#14 – Victoria! Congrats, Victoria! You’ll receive a free copy of Marcia Washburn’s Beethoven Who? curriculum. Hope you and your students enjoy it immensely!

Filed Under: Contests

Christmas Inspirations

December 24, 2012 by natalie Leave a Comment

Here’s a peek into our studio Christmas Recital from last Thursday evening. I hope that it is a blessing and inspiration to you! Blogging will probably continue to be a bit sporadic between now and the New Year. Many blessings to each of you as you celebrate Christmas!

Filed Under: Recital Ideas, Repertoire Suggestions, Videos

4 Tips for Instilling Rhythmic Precision

December 18, 2012 by natalie Leave a Comment

The longer I teach, the more I recognize the essential importance of teaching and working toward rhythmic understanding and precision in my teaching. Some students, of course, have an intrinsic sense of pulse; others, well, not so much. The Musicians Way has an excellent article about how to instill a better sense of rhythmic precision […]

Filed Under: Feeling the Pulse, Teaching

Monday Mailbag – Favorite Christmas Arrangements

December 17, 2012 by natalie Leave a Comment

I have so appreciated your ideas and was wondering, if you find any great Christmas arrangements that you just love, will you let us know? With our Christmas Recital coming up later this week, Christmas music is definitely on my mind! Here are some of the favorites on our program this year: It Came Upon […]

Filed Under: Monday Mailbag, Recital Ideas, Repertoire Suggestions

Fun Friday Film

December 14, 2012 by natalie Leave a Comment

A bit of beauty for your day:

Filed Under: Listen and Love, Videos

Beethoven’s Birthday Giveaway and Promotion: Guest Post by Marcia Washburn

December 11, 2012 by natalie Leave a Comment

One week only! In honor of Beethoven’s 242nd birthday anniversary on December 16, your family can enjoy learning about music together in Marcia Washburn’s all-inclusive e-course, Beethoven Who? Family Fun with Music. No expensive CDs to buy! No prior musical knowledge required! A $29.99 value but order today for half-price–just $14.99. Special price ends Dec. […]

Filed Under: Contests, Fun Extras!, Resources

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