Thanks again to everyone who filled out the Music Matters Blog survey! The three winners of the practice incentive programs are: Steve, Kendra, and Charcie. Congratulations! I’ve sent each of you e-mails with more information, but let me know if you didn’t receive it and I’ll get the practice incentive program of your choice sent […]
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Rhythm Chairs
Rebecca dreamed up (literally!) a brilliant group game idea called Rhythm Chairs! I can’t wait to try it out at my next group class!
Piano Piece Puzzle
If you’re a jigsaw puzzle-lover, you’ll want to check out this entertaining on-line jigsaw puzzle of a familiar piano piece. HT: Pedaplus.com (only look if you want to see the completed puzzle!)
Organizing Printed Music
Most of us music teachers have advanced well beyond the stage of OPBS (Overflowing Piano Bench Syndrome) into OBSS (Overflowing Book Shelf Syndrome). Books and sheet music are piled onto shelf after shelf, and it is a well-kept secret as to which book or piece is in which stack. 🙂 I just received an e-mail […]
Wise Words from a Classroom Music Teacher
I have been looking forward with great anticipation to the posts Steve indicated he might write as he spent time rethinking his approach to managing and teaching his music classes. His first post on this topic is up, and it is incredibly insightful! Classroom Managament through Attention to Individuals hits on a fundamental understanding that […]
Keep the Survey Results Coming!
Thanks to everyone who has already taken the time to fill out the brief survey I created! I really appreciate the feedback I’ve been receiving and know this will be a huge help in putting together new ideas for Music Matters Blog this year. Remember, complete the survey by this Friday, January 15 for your […]
