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 […]
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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. […]
Fabulous Resource for Worship Song Chord Charts
While doing some searching around recently for some lyric and chord charts, I came across this wonderful website called Worship Archive. The site has a fabulous database of today’s most well-known and oft-sung praise and worship songs available for free download. I always have students who are working on keyboarding skills or who get asked […]
MeetUp in Milwaukee…
In just ten and a half weeks, the doors will open to Music Teachers National Association’s (MTNA) annual conference. This year’s event will be held in Milwaukee, WI – heralded as the “City of Festivals.” The 5-day conference will include: workshops, teaching demonstrations, recitals, new material showcases, competitions, and lots of opportunity for networking and […]
Review and Giveaway of Old MacDonald Had the Blues Piano Book by Rebekah Maxner
If student demand is any indication of quality, this music “re-telling” of classic folk songs is already destined for success! Shortly after receiving a copy of “Old MacDonald Had the Blues” from its composer, Rebekah Maxner, a student asked me what it was. I played him a sampling of some of the pieces and he’s […]
Monday Mailbag – Scheduling Breaks
I’d love to hear how you “schedule” your year. I’m teaching through the Christmas holidays. Always have. But now that I’m in it I sure would love a break to spend more time with my own children. In the summer (June, July, August) I teach every week as well unless I am out of town, and […]
