For years I wanted to learn the secret to making CD recordings of my students’ playing. I searched and searched on-line, talked with various techy people at workshops, and scoured bookstores looking for the answer. I knew there had to be a simple answer somewhere, but it eluded me at every turn. Then finally, one […]
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Equipment Needed to Live Stream a Recital
After the post about my upcoming Christmas recital, several of you left comments or sent e-mails asking what equipment was necessary in order to live stream a recital. This will be my first time experimenting with this, but from what I can gather here’s what I’ll need: A USTREAM account. Laptop computer with access to […]
A New and Exciting Era of Recitals!
Growing up, one of my least favorite things to do was attend recitals. I think most of the other students and audience members felt the same way. So it has been my personal mission to make our studio recitals not only tolerable, but immensely enjoyable and something that students and families look forward to. It […]
Monday Mailbag – Using Video with Your Students
I saw your YouTube station. Does it take a lot to have your own “station” where your students can view your stuff? Could you explain how you do it? How do you video students and have them view it on the spot? Do you do that? That would have to be done with a laptop, […]
Monday Mailbag – Setting Up a Website for Students
Can you talk more about your “Studio Splog” website? I’ve been so intrigued the few times I went on and saw the variety and interest that your students showed in postings on it! How can you set something like that up and what guidelines have you given them? Sure! It’s a website I started last […]
New Finds for Graphics and Design
There are some real treasures on the internet for cool graphics and design elements. Some of them I just came across recently and wish I knew about years ago! istockphoto.com – This is one I became familiar with when I was working with my designer for the cover of my book. The quality of the […]