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Fun Extras!

And the Winners Are…

December 11, 2015 by natalie Leave a Comment

Thanks to all who participated in our week of giveaways! Below is a list of those whose names were drawn for each prize. But even if you didn’t win, I have a special gift for you. You can get 50% off any practice incentive theme of your choice! Just enter the coupon code WINNER! when […]

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Compose Yourself – Giveaway #1!

December 1, 2015 by natalie 56 Comments

Imagine the look on your students’ faces as they listen to a simple melody transformed into a gorgeous orchestral sound. That is exactly the awe factor that Maestro, Cellist, and Composer Philip Sheppard has in mind with his ingenious new creation, Compose Yourself. Distributed by the award-winning educational game company, Think Fun, Compose Yourself will […]

Filed Under: Contests, Fun Extras!, Game Ideas, Group Class Ideas, News, Resource Reviews, Teaching

Jungle Huts are a Hit!

November 14, 2015 by natalie Leave a Comment

   Mercy excitedly displays the Odwalla smoothie she earned by making it to the Jungle Juice Hut as part of our Jungle Expedition practice incentive theme this year! I am impressed at the incredible effort students have been putting in this year to earn tickets and gain admission to various jungle huts. The number one […]

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, Practice Incentives, This Week in Photos

Creativity on Heart and Soul

April 21, 2015 by natalie 3 Comments

Have you ever had a student come into their lesson thrilled to show you the new song that their friend just taught them? Only to discover that it’s at the top of every piano teacher’s list of Most Disliked Songs? You know which one I’m talking about, don’t you? Yup. Heart and Soul. But, as […]

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, Improvising, Teaching, Videos

Introducing…the Shlap!

April 14, 2015 by natalie 4 Comments

I love it when my students put their creative juices to work to come up with something innovative! Check out this new musical symbol that Stephanie devised:

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, Videos

The February Love Special – $5 OFF!

February 6, 2014 by natalie Leave a Comment

In honor of Valentine’s Day this month (and getting married to the love of my life a little over a month ago :-)), I thought I would run a special offer here on Music Matters Blog! For the next two weeks, you can get $5 off any purchase made in the Music Matters Blog store. […]

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