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A Neighborhood Christmas Concert

December 28, 2015 by natalie

We always love to try new ideas in our studio, and this year we thought it would be cool to expand our annual Christmas recital into a Neighborhood Christmas Concert as a way to get to know our neighbors better and share our musical selections with them. So we printed up invitations about a month […]

Filed Under: Broadcasts and Podcasts, Personal, Recital Ideas, Studio Ideas, This Week in Photos

Last Day to Save 50%!

December 18, 2015 by natalie

Just a quick reminder that if you’ve had your eye on a practice incentive theme to launch the New Year, tomorrow is your last day to save 50% on any practice incentive theme of your choice! Just enter the coupon code WINNER! when you checkout to receive the discounted price!

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, News

Linstead Market – a Fun Piano Ensemble for 5 People!

December 14, 2015 by natalie

At the beginning of September I mentioned a cool piano book I had come across called 4 Afro-Caribbean Songs for 5 Right Hands at 1 Piano. After much sweat and many hours of counting I am happy to report that we were able to pull together the lively Linstead Market arrangement. I think everyone is […]

Filed Under: Repertoire Suggestions, Teaching, Videos

And the Winners Are…

December 11, 2015 by natalie Leave a Comment

Thanks to all who participated in our week of giveaways! Below is a list of those whose names were drawn for each prize. But even if you didn’t win, I have a special gift for you. You can get 50% off any practice incentive theme of your choice! Just enter the coupon code WINNER! when […]

Filed Under: Contests, Fun Extras!

How to Get the Most Out of Online Music Resources – Guest Post by Christopher Sutton

December 8, 2015 by natalie Leave a Comment

[Note from Natalie: Be sure to enter the giveaway for a free Musical U membership!] No matter what stage you’re at in your music education, there are countless online resources to help you grow as a musician and expand your knowledge and training. From video tutorials to user forums, and from how-to articles to training […]

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Resources

Just Make it Up

December 7, 2015 by natalie Leave a Comment

Sometimes when students are preparing for a performance I encourage them to “improvise” when they get stuck or have a memory lapse. Some students understand this, but for others who are younger or more concrete thinkers, I found a very simple phrase this week to help them keep going in a performance. Around 1:27 in […]

Filed Under: Recital Ideas, Repertoire Suggestions, Videos

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