I’ve been looking into buying a tablet or something similar to use in my studio. I would like to be able to record video and watch it back right away, and then later upload to YouTube. Would the iPod Touch work well for that? At this point I pretty much feel like the iPod Touch […]
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And the Winners Are…
#30 – Carmen #101 – Amy Chaplin #49 – Karla I’ve sent each of you an e-mail with instructions for receiving your free copy of The Pianist’s Book of Musical Scales and Keys. Congratulations! Thanks to all who participated. Stay tuned for another great giveaway next Tuesday!
Music-Related Book Reviews
One of my favorite things to do is read a good book! Last year, I posted a list of recommended biographies, compiled from my own reading and recommendations from other Music Matters Blog readers. This year, I thought I would share several reviews of music-related books I read last year. I always want to read […]
What’s the Purpose of Your Studio?
In the latest newsletter from Character First!, column writer Gene Linzey asks the question, “What’s the Purpose of Your Business?” He shares the responses he received from several business owners and then reveals what he considers the correct answer: To serve others without a selfish motive. I was immediately compelled to ask myself the same […]
The 5 C’s of Learning Piano Technique
The longer I teach, the more convinced I am that good technique is one of the most important areas for beginning students to develop. That’s why it’s so important for parents to seek out an excellent teacher for their beginning student. The techniques they learn (or don’t learn, as the case too often is) can […]
Monday Mailbag – What to Do When Students Aren’t Ready for the Recital
I’m frustrated with students that have the ability and time to have their recital songs prepared by the performance date, but do not. I am considering “recital contracts.” If the students are not completely prepared two weeks before the recital date, they will not participate. How does this sound to you? This is a tough situation. […]
