If you’re looking for some viewing and listening pleasure this summer, you might enjoy checking out these videos of the finalists and winners from the Seventh Annual Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition. The first prize winner, audience award winner, and press award winner was 38-year old Thomas Yu, a periodontist from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It’s […]
Archives for June 2016
New Custom Files Added to Jungle Expedition Studio Practice Incentive Theme
Thanks to some wonderful suggestions from a Music Matters Blog customer who has previously used a Music Matters Blog studio practice incentive theme, I’ve created and added a few files to the Jungle Expedition theme to make it more easily customizable for use in your studio. The customizable files include: A new Jungle Huts page […]
Using Pennies to Teach 16th Note Rhythms
Years ago I first tried the idea of using pennies as a tactile way to teach the subdivision of 16th note rhythms. It’s been a while since I used it in my teaching, but now that all of my students are reaching a higher level of playing, it was time to break out the penny […]
And the Winner Is…
#9 – Brenda Slocum! Congrats, Brenda! You’ll be receiving your very own copy of Fireworks in the Night. I hope you and your students have a great time with it!
And the Winner Is…
#2 – Nicole! Congratulations, Nicole! You will be receiving your very own copy of the new Piano Safari Level 3 pack. I know you and your students will love it! Thanks to everyone who participated in the drawing. If you haven’t already, be sure to enter the new drawing for a copy of Fireworks in […]
Review and Giveaway of Fireworks in the Night
As if writing a book isn’t hard enough, author Sherry Miller has gone above and beyond by producing a full-blown audio track and lesson plan to accompany Fireworks in the Night, her first book in a series called Randy the Raccoon & His Musical Friends. The book is full color and beautifully illustrated – sure […]