Michelle (#10) Rebecca (#15) Anya (#3) Each of these three readers will receive a volume of the new Suzuki recordings. Congratulations! Stay tuned for another giveaway next Tuesday!
Noteflight Provides New Approach to Music Notation
A while back I was alerted to the Noteflight website. Self-described as “Music notation for a connected world,” Noteflight provides an attractive alternative to traditional notation software. It is extremely intuitive and files can be easily shared with the click of a button. I think this provides a lot of possibilities for teachers, composers, bloggers, […]
Free Curriculum – Musical Travels for Children
I just downloaded a 161-page free curriculum called, “Musical Travels for Children“! The course was created by Catherine Schmidt Jones and includes units on Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, and Australia. Each unit is comprised of practical teaching ideas, printed music from the various continents, and additional notes and resource links. This would be fabulous as […]
Six Ways to Enjoy Detailed Practice
Gerald Klickstein, author of The Musician’s Way, posted this excellent and practical list of six ways to enjoy detailed practice: Bring meaning to every gesture. Isolate problem spots in context. Take pleasure in excellence. Listen deeply. Seek variety. Shift perspectives. Visit the original post for the expanded version with specific ideas on how to implement […]
New Finds for Graphics and Design
There are some real treasures on the internet for cool graphics and design elements. Some of them I just came across recently and wish I knew about years ago! istockphoto.com – This is one I became familiar with when I was working with my designer for the cover of my book. The quality of the […]
Monday Mailbag – Age Appropriate Practice Incentives
I love your incentive ideas! Just wondering if you use them with your entire studio, or only up to a certain age. I have always felt uncertain about students perhaps outgrowing incentives, and have generally phased them out by high school. Yes, I use my practice incentive themes with the whole studio. It’s definitely a […]
