Have you ever had a student come into their lesson thrilled to show you the new song that their friend just taught them? Only to discover that it’s at the top of every piano teacher’s list of Most Disliked Songs? You know which one I’m talking about, don’t you? Yup. Heart and Soul. But, as […]
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Introducing…the Shlap!
I love it when my students put their creative juices to work to come up with something innovative! Check out this new musical symbol that Stephanie devised:
New Sample Pages Added to the Store!
Many of you have requested the ability to see sample pages of the piano Practice Incentive Theme Packages and the Piano Camp Lesson Plans, so I’m excited to report that you can now view samples of every product available in the Music Matters Blog Store! I know many of you are busy getting ready for […]
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Piano Technique – A Guest Post by Doug Hanvey
A Word from Natalie: Perhaps the most impactful thing I have learned in my years of playing and teaching piano is the importance of understanding and properly using the body to achieve artistic playing with the greatest ease. The three greatest catalysts of this in my own education were: my teacher and mentor, Sylvia Coats, […]
Giveaway Winners
Congrats to Kathy, Loraine, and Josette, who won a copy of James Michael Stevens’ Relaxing & Romantic Piano Vol. II! I was made aware a few days ago that Mr. Stevens’ home recently caught fire by accident while someone was cooking. Although there was substantial damage done, his home can be repaired. However, because he […]
Review and Giveaway of Relaxing & Romantic Piano Vol. II
I really enjoy when I get to review piano music because it means I have to sit down and play the piano, which I love to do! Yes, my piano is in the room directly across from where I do a lot of my work, but for some reason, I rarely make it to the […]
