I’m starting to wonder if my method of teaching both major and minor key signatures is too cumbersome for my students. So I have been researching more intuitive approaches. When do you start teaching key signatures and how do you introduce and drill them so that they are second nature? This is an area that […]
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Must-See Russian Wedding Music Video
In doing some research for a bachelorette party I was planning for a friend, I came across this Russian wedding flash mob video. Just had to share it here – isn’t it so fun?!
Check Out the 24-Hour Kids Classical Internet Radio Channel
Classical New England has launched a 24-hour Kids Classical Channel with classical music programs specially designed for kids. I was listening to it for a while the other day and caught a broadcast of “The Instruminute” – a short clip of music and information about a musical instrument. This was followed by a rousing performance […]
Free 66-Page Guide to Music Recording
One of the things I’d really like to learn more about is audio recording and mixing. I definitely need some better equipment in my studio, but I’m hesitant to make any purchases in my present state of ignorance. 🙂 So…my curiosity was piqued when I saw this link for a free 66-page Musician’s Guide to […]
Review and Giveaway of RoadTrip USA!
Buckle your seat belts and get ready for an adventure with this fun set of piano camp lesson plans developed by Sheryl Welles: RoadTrip USA! The camp is organized into a 5-day/15-hour set of plans with a different theme for each day: Patriotic Day, Wild West Day, Carnival Day, I Love New York Day, and […]
Monday Mailbag – How to Teach Hand Coordination to Beginners
How do you help your students with hand coordination, especially for beginners? This is often one of the most exciting moments in teaching – watching a student learn to play with both hands together! In fact, it was kind of cool to see that when I asked my students our question for the year: “What […]
