Learning Strategies for Musical Success Michael Griffin has become quite a familiar name for Music Matters Blog readers. Just from the little I’ve been exposed to his work and the little I know about him, Mr. Griffin is a thoroughly impressive music educator and has definitely earned the recognition and promotion he’s received on the […]
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This is Actually Really Fun!
Those are the words exclaimed by Luke (and most of my students!) this week as we pulled out the life-sized grand staff and bean bags and played a variety of note and interval games. They’re already begging to play some more next week!
Review of Coffee with Ray by Nick Ambrosino
Coffee with Ray by Nick Ambrosino In this easy-to-read story, you will follow the journey of Matt, a deeply frustrated piano teacher, who is desperate to find something that will help him enjoy the career he chose over seven years ago because of his love for music. You will also find he likes coffee. You […]
Overview of Go for the Gold! Recorder by Kevin Babuder
Go for the Gold! Website Go for the Gold! Recorder is a multi-touch book created for a Mac or iPad and can be purchased through iTunes to read and enjoy in your iBooks. This is a beginner edition and from what I’ve read, to take full advantage of the interactive aspects the book offers, it’s best to […]
Review of The Songs of Hollywood by Philip Furia & Laurie Patterson
The Songs of Hollywood I can’t think of any other title that would be more appropriate for this book. It might be a plain and simple name, but let me tell you, this book is chock-full of “songs of Hollywood”! Personally, I love some of those old classic songs and dance numbers that Hollywood incorporated […]
MTNA Live Streams Masterclasses
As you probably noticed, I’m not live-blogging the MTNA conference this year. After getting married in December, I decided that it would be good to take this year off of my various travels and extra events to re-focus and make my husband and children my first priority. I am loving being a wife and mother […]