The Songs of Hollywood I can’t think of any other title that would be more appropriate for this book. It might be a plain and simple name, but let me tell you, this book is chock-full of “songs of Hollywood”! Personally, I love some of those old classic songs and dance numbers that Hollywood incorporated […]
Archives for March 2014
MTNA Live Streams Masterclasses
As you probably noticed, I’m not live-blogging the MTNA conference this year. After getting married in December, I decided that it would be good to take this year off of my various travels and extra events to re-focus and make my husband and children my first priority. I am loving being a wife and mother […]
Review of Madge’s Notebook: A Piano Tribute to the Hunger Games by Rebekah Maxner
Let’s say you want a new piano book for your intermediate/late intermediate student. But not just any book. You want one that’s going to get them pumped, kindles an interest in classical music, and integrates movie-like themes, yet is challenging all at the same time. If that’s what you want, then Madge’s Notebook: A Piano […]
Perspectives on Distance Teaching
Even though I took the plunge into teaching piano lessons long distance (via Skype) 3 years ago, I still find it insightful to read others’ thoughts and perspectives on the topic. This article by Dan Severino Two Different Animals – Online Teaching vs. Studio Teaching is extensive and full of helpful thoughts for both those […]
Friday Film Find
Thanks to one of my studio families for sharing this fun and inspiring video clip with me! Post by 95.7 KJR.
Review of Tito Puente-Mambo King by Monica Brown
I was halfway through the illustrated children’s book when all of a sudden I thought, This doesn’t sound like a fictional story. Sure enough, once I got to the end of little Tito’s musical journey I discovered he was no fictional character! Tito Puente – Mambo King by: Monica Brown In fact, the reader experiences […]