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Comment on The Case Against Offering Make-up Lessons by Make-up Lessons – To Give, or Not To Give, That is The Question « Music Teacher's Helper Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:43:50 +0000

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Comment on Monday Mailbag – Free Scale and Key Signature Worksheets by Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:44:13 +0000

Natalie,
Thanks for posting yet more excellent worksheets! I am curious what program you use to create your worksheets and publications. I like to make such things for my students as well, but always end up feeling limited by Finale Print Music. Thanks!

Comment on A Fabulous Way to Introduce Students to Classical Themes by Heidi N

Heidi N — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:09:31 +0000

I’m glad you found this helpful! I also like using the radio shows on the “Classics for Kids” website to introduce classical music.

Comment on Monday Mailbag – 6 Steps for Teaching Students to Practice Well by Melissa Slocum

Melissa Slocum — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:54:34 +0000

Thank you for this post! Most of this I already do with my students, but I’ll add a couple of your tips. I also like to write down a “Practice Tip” and highlight it in their notebook…it can be any of the tips discussed in your article, or something else related to a specific piece they are working on. I have found that highlighting practice or performance tips amid their weekly assignments helps them build a repertoire of techniques that they can refer back to whenever needed until they completely develop those habits for themselves.
Love the blog…keep up the great work!

Comment on Happy Anniversary to EasyEarTraining.com and Giveaway of Chordelia App! by Agnes

Agnes — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:52:47 +0000

Sounds cool! Would love to try it!

Comment on Monday Mailbag – 6 Steps for Teaching Students to Practice Well by Monday Mailbag – 6 Steps for Teaching Students to Practice Well « Music Lessons For Adults « MUSIC LESSONS

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:24:22 +0000

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Comment on 2012 MTNA – Concerts, Meet-up, and Live-Blogging! by Gail Heywood

Gail Heywood — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:32:28 +0000

Thank you so much for your Mail bags–such a treasure trove of useful information! I’m looking forward to NYC–will be doing the Professional Studio Institute on Saturday! My 16-year-old daughter is accompanying me and we have lots of sightseeing activities planned (including seeing the “Wicked” also!). Would be interested in perhaps dinner on Saturday–keep me in the loop!

Comment on Happy Anniversary to EasyEarTraining.com and Giveaway of Chordelia App! by Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:26:12 +0000

I am exploring resources that students can use to practise aural skills between lessons and considering the amount of time some of them spend on their phones, this could be useful!

Comment on Do You Keep a Studio Journal? by Jolene

Jolene — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:00:15 +0000

I had a 5-year-old boy student and we were choosing his first Christmas recital piece. I asked him, “Would you like to play The First Noel?” He paused and looked thoughtful and then said, “How about if I play the second or the third instead?”

Comment on Do You Keep a Studio Journal? by Jenny Boster

Jenny Boster — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:44:44 +0000

How ironic….I JUST last night wrote a post for my blog (to be posted in a few days) about keeping a studio journal! I use mine to keep track of good teaching ideas that I think of during lessons and such. I have always been a journal-keeper as well – love it!