Fiddlewax Blue is an interactive iPad or iPhone app developed by Alex Kumpf that allows the user to experiment with different chords and keys without a piano. The app has a variety of settings that you can change such as what instrument you use (preset or custom), what key you want to mess around in […]
Free Piano Interval Worksheet
The final e.p.i.c. Encounter (a.k.a. group class) of our e.p.i.c. practice incentive theme was last week, and our topic for the evening was intervals. We started the class with an overview of what an interval is, then each of the students received a set of these interval worksheets to fill out and keep for their […]
Review of Black Key Blast by Wendy Stevens
Black Key Blast By Wendy Stevens Wendy Stevens has produced many music resources over the years, spanning from theory tests (which I personally benefited from), to piano music, rhythm books, and now one of her most recent products: Black Key Blast-a beginner pre-staff songbook. In this book you’ll find 6 upbeat and energetic pieces with […]
Review of Learning Strategies for Musical Success by Michael Griffin
Learning Strategies for Musical Success Michael Griffin has become quite a familiar name for Music Matters Blog readers. Just from the little I’ve been exposed to his work and the little I know about him, Mr. Griffin is a thoroughly impressive music educator and has definitely earned the recognition and promotion he’s received on the […]
This is Actually Really Fun!
Those are the words exclaimed by Luke (and most of my students!) this week as we pulled out the life-sized grand staff and bean bags and played a variety of note and interval games. They’re already begging to play some more next week!
Review of Coffee with Ray by Nick Ambrosino
Coffee with Ray by Nick Ambrosino In this easy-to-read story, you will follow the journey of Matt, a deeply frustrated piano teacher, who is desperate to find something that will help him enjoy the career he chose over seven years ago because of his love for music. You will also find he likes coffee. You […]
