EasyEarTraining.com recently posted about a new test that has been developed to determine musical aptitude. The test was developed by researchers from the “Music, Mind and Brain research group” at Goldsmiths, University of London in collaboration with the BBC Lab UK. In 25 minutes, test-takers will “discover [their] complex relationship with music.” I haven’t tried […]
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Books, Books, and More Books!
Thanks to everyone for the fabulous suggestions you offered in response to my quest for more good biographies! I know many of you are equally interested in getting good biography recommendations, so I’ve compiled several lists that I hope will be helpful. Biography Recommendations from Others Albert Einstein: Biographical Portrait by Anton Reiser A Chance […]
A Student Success with Scales Patterns and Improv Book!
How do you know if a particular book or approach is helping a student? Well, when the student tells you that they think the book has really helped them, that’s a pretty good indication. 🙂 If only all students would just come right out and say so! One of my older beginners has been using […]
Technique Troubles
There are basically two schools of thought on technique: Technique is in the music. Draw from the repertoire to learn the necessary skills in order to play it well. Technique is what you bring to the music. Develop fluency in various skills so that when you want to learn a new piece of music you […]
Monday Mailbag – Ear Training for Blind and Autistic Student
I’m looking around for a VERY basic ear training program for a new blind/autistic student. He has an excellent ear and is motivated to learn. Any ideas? Yikes! This is a hard question, so I’m hoping some others will have some helpful answers. I’ve taught a number of students with various learning disabilities and visual […]
EveryNote – the world’s largest digital music library…
…at least that’s what their website claims. Maybe I’ve been living under a rock, but I just came across this EveryNote website for the first time. One of my students was interested in finding a piano transcription of Vivald’s Four Seasons, and our online searching led us to this vast database of digital music downloads. […]
